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An American Crime

An American Crime

2007R1h 37m

Crime
Drama
Horror

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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.

Director: Tommy O'Haver
Writers: Irene Turner, Tommy O'Haver
Music: Alan Ari Lazar
Cinematography: Byron Shah
Rated: R · Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Cast

Catherine KeenerGertrude Baniszewski
Elliot PageSylvia Likens
James FrancoAndy
Bradley WhitfordProsecutor
Ari GraynorPaula Baniszewski
Nick SearcyLester Likens
Michael O'KeefeBill Collier
Romy RosemontBetty Likens
Jeremy SumpterCoy Hubbard
Evan PetersRicky Hobbs

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