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The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime. - An American Crime
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Title: An American Crime

Release Date: 27 Jul 2007

Runtime: 1h 37m

Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror

Director: First Look International, Killer Films, Showtime Networks

Production Companies: First Look International, Killer Films, Showtime Networks

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (692 votes)

Cast

  • Sylvia Likens: Elliot Page
  • Gertrude Baniszewski: Catherine Keener
  • Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens: Hayley McFarland
  • Lester Likens: Nick Searcy
  • Betty Likens: Romy Rosemont
  • Paula Baniszewski: Ari Graynor
  • Stephanie Baniszewski: Scout Taylor-Compton
  • Johnny Baniszewski: Tristan Jarred
  • Shirley Baniszewski: Hannah Leigh
  • Prosecutor: Bradley Whitford
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