An American Crime
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Horror
- Director
- Tommy O'Haver
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Elliot PageSylvia Likens
Catherine KeenerGertrude Baniszewski
Hayley McFarlandJennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens
Nick SearcyLester Likens
Romy RosemontBetty Likens
Ari GraynorPaula Baniszewski
Scout Taylor-ComptonStephanie Baniszewski
Tristan JarredJohnny Baniszewski
Hannah LeighShirley Baniszewski
Bradley WhitfordProsecutor🎬 Similar Movies
❓ 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.
- When was An American Crime released?
- An American Crime was released on July 27, 2007.
- How long is An American Crime?
- An American Crime has a runtime of 1h 37m.
- Where can I track An American Crime?
- You can track An American Crime on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












