An American Crime

An American Crime

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

7.3 /10 760 votes
July 27, 2007 1h 37m Released

Storyline

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

Key Information

Director Tommy O'Haver
Writers Tommy O'Haver, Tommy O'Haver
Studio First Look International
Rating 7.3/10
Language EN
Budget $2,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Elliot Page

Elliot Page

Sylvia Likens

Catherine Keener

Catherine Keener

Gertrude Baniszewski

Hayley McFarland

Hayley McFarland

Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens

Nick Searcy

Nick Searcy

Lester Likens

Romy Rosemont

Romy Rosemont

Betty Likens

Ari Graynor

Ari Graynor

Paula Baniszewski

Scout Taylor-Compton

Scout Taylor-Compton

Stephanie Baniszewski

Tristan Jarred

Tristan Jarred

Johnny Baniszewski

Hannah Leigh

Hannah Leigh

Shirley Baniszewski

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Prosecutor

James Franco

James Franco

Andy

Scott Eastwood

Scott Eastwood

Eric

Frequently Asked Questions

An American Crime was released on July 27, 2007.

The runtime of An American Crime is 1h 37m.

An American Crime is a Crime, Drama, Horror movie.

An American Crime has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

An American Crime is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

An American Crime was directed by Tommy O'Haver.

The main cast of An American Crime includes Elliot Page, Catherine Keener, Hayley McFarland.

An American Crime is originally in English.