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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 · A 2007 biographical crime drama film based on the horrific case of Sylvia Likens, a teenage girl who was abused and tortured by a group of children in the basement of their home in 1965. The film stars Elliot Page, Hayley McFarland, Nick Searcy and Catherine Keener, and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy.
- (37K)
- Biography, Crime, Drama
- Tommy O'Haver
- 2007-12-07
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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- Tommy O'haver
- R
- Catherine Keener
A true story of a teenage girl who was tortured and killed by a group of children in the basement of their house in the 1960s. The film shows the events leading up to the crime, the trial of the perpetrators, and the aftermath for the victims and the community.
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.
