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An American Crime is a 2007 American crime drama film directed by Tommy O'Haver and starring Elliot Page and Catherine Keener. The film is based on the true story of the torture and murder of Sylvia Likens by Indianapolis single mother Gertrude Baniszewski. It premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.
The 2007 film An American Crime is directly based upon the life and murder of Sylvia Likens. Directed by Indiana native Tommy O'Haver and distributed by First Look Studios, the movie cast Elliot Page as Sylvia Likens and Catherine Keener as Gertrude Baniszewski.
Dec 7, 2007 · An American Crime: Directed by Tommy O'Haver. With Elliot Page, Hayley McFarland, Nick Searcy, Romy Rosemont. The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
Gertrude Baniszewski, a divorced mother of several children, agrees to take care of two girls, Sylvia and Jennie, while their parents travel with a carnival. Though her eldest daughter is the real...
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Summaries. The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s. Based on a true story that shocked the nation in 1965, the film recounts one of the most shocking crimes ever committed against a single victim.
This drama centers on Indiana housewife and mother Gertrude Baniszewski, who imprisons and tortures a 16-year-old girl in the basement. Watch trailers & learn more.
An American Crime (2007) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
