An American Crime
"The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime."
Originally released in 2007. An American Crime is a crime/drama film. directed by Tommy O'Haver.
Starring Elliot Page, Catherine Keener, and Hayley McFarland
Synopsis
The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 27, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (755 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elliot Page
as Sylvia Likens
Catherine Keener
as Gertrude Baniszewski
Hayley McFarland
as Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens
Nick Searcy
as Lester Likens
Romy Rosemont
as Betty Likens
Ari Graynor
as Paula Baniszewski
Scout Taylor-Compton
as Stephanie Baniszewski
Tristan Jarred
as Johnny Baniszewski
Hannah Leigh
as Shirley Baniszewski
Bradley Whitford
as Prosecutor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- First Look International
- Killer Films
- John Wells Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An American Crime about?
The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
Who directed An American Crime?
An American Crime was directed by Tommy O'Haver.
How long is An American Crime?
An American Crime has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was An American Crime released?
An American Crime was released on July 27, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An American Crime?
The main cast of An American Crime includes Elliot Page, Catherine Keener, Hayley McFarland, Nick Searcy, Romy Rosemont.
Is An American Crime worth watching?
An American Crime has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 755 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.