An American Crime backdrop

An American Crime 2007 Directed by Tommy O'Haver

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

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

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $2,000,000
Release Date 27 July 2007
97 mins
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Elliot Page Sylvia Likens
Catherine Keener Gertrude Baniszewski
Hayley McFarland Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens
Nick Searcy Lester Likens
Romy Rosemont Betty Likens
Ari Graynor Paula Baniszewski
Scout Taylor-Compton Stephanie Baniszewski
Tristan Jarred Johnny Baniszewski
Hannah Leigh Shirley Baniszewski
Bradley Whitford Prosecutor
Michael O'Keefe Reverend Bill Collier
Carlie Westerman Marie Baniszewski
Michelle Benes Hope Orbach
Jeremy Sumpter Coy Hubbard
Evan Peters Ricky Hobbs
Will Carter Officer Waters
Patricia Place Mrs. Doyle
Paul Grace Cottin Candy Vendor (uncredited)
James Meehan Defense Attorney (uncredited)
Paul Palo Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
Gary Sievers Carnie (uncredited)
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