An American Crime (2007)

  • R
  • 12/07/2007 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Horror
  • 1h 37m

The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime.

Overview

The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.

Tommy O'Haver

Screenplay, Director

Irene Turner

Screenplay

Cast

Elliot Page's headshot

Elliot Page

Sylvia Likens
Catherine Keener's headshot

Catherine Keener

Gertrude Baniszewski
Hayley McFarland's headshot

Hayley McFarland

Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens
Nick Searcy's headshot

Nick Searcy

Lester Likens
Romy Rosemont's headshot

Romy Rosemont

Betty Likens
Ari Graynor's headshot

Ari Graynor

Paula Baniszewski
Scout Taylor-Compton's headshot

Scout Taylor-Compton

Stephanie Baniszewski
Tristan Jarred's headshot

Tristan Jarred

Johnny Baniszewski

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