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An American Crime is a 2007 American crime horror drama film directed by Tommy O'Haver and starring Elliot Page and Catherine Keener. The film is based on the true story of the torture and murder of Sylvia Likens by Indianapolis single mother Gertrude Baniszewski. It premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.

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2007 · 1h 37m · Crime · Drama · Horror

TMDB 7.3/10 (783 votes)

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

Directed by Tommy O'Haver

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Tommy O'HaverDirector

Elliot Pageas Sylvia Likens

Catherine Keeneras Gertrude Baniszewski

Hayley McFarlandas Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens

Nick Searcyas Lester Likens

Romy Rosemontas Betty Likens

Ari Graynoras Paula Baniszewski

Scout Taylor-Comptonas Stephanie Baniszewski

Tristan Jarredas Johnny Baniszewski

Hannah Leighas Shirley Baniszewski

Bradley Whitfordas Prosecutor

James Francoas Andy

Scott Eastwoodas Eric

Michael O'Keefeas Reverend Bill Collier

Carlie Westermanas Marie Baniszewski

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An American Crime is a 2007 American crime horror drama film directed by Tommy O'Haver and starring Elliot Page and Catherine Keener. The film is based on the true story of the torture and murder of Sylvia Likens by Indianapolis single mother Gertrude Baniszewski. It premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.

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