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An American Crime

An American Crime

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: An American Crime
  • Genres: Crime, Drama, Horror
  • Release Date: 2007-07-27
  • Runtime: 97 minutes
  • Rating: 7.314/10 (733 votes)
  • Budget: $2,000,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: First Look International, Killer Films, John Wells Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.8561
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Elliot Page

Elliot Page

as Sylvia Likens

Catherine Keener

Catherine Keener

as Gertrude Baniszewski

Hayley McFarland

Hayley McFarland

as Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens

Nick Searcy

Nick Searcy

as Lester Likens

Romy Rosemont

Romy Rosemont

as Betty Likens

Ari Graynor

Ari Graynor

as Paula Baniszewski

Scout Taylor-Compton

Scout Taylor-Compton

as Stephanie Baniszewski

Tristan Jarred

Tristan Jarred

as Johnny Baniszewski

Hannah Leigh

Hannah Leigh

as Shirley Baniszewski

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

as Prosecutor

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Ellen Page in "An American Crime"-2008-(3/5)

An American Crime New Trailer

External Links

Keywords

child abuserapecarnivalbased on true storydysfunctional familybasementmurderteenage girltorturechurchsingle mothertrue crimewatching tvjumping on a bed1960smistreatmentfemale child abuser

Frequently Asked Questions

What is An American Crime?

An American Crime is a Crime, Drama, Horror movie directed by . It was released on 2007-07-27.

Who are the main actors in An American Crime?

The main cast includes Elliot Page, Catherine Keener, Hayley McFarland, Nick Searcy, Romy Rosemont, .

Where can I watch An American Crime online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if An American Crime is available.

Is An American Crime based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of An American Crime?

An American Crime has an IMDb rating of 7.314/10 based on 733 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of An American Crime?

The movie had a production budget of $2,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for An American Crime?

The soundtrack was composed by First Look International, Killer Films, John Wells Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was An American Crime filmed?

An American Crime was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is An American Crime?

The total runtime of An American Crime is 97 minutes.

Is An American Crime suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to An American Crime?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to An American Crime.

Does An American Crime have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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