

An American Crime
The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime.
7.3(735 votes)
2007
1h 37m
Crime
Drama
Horror
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
First Look International, Killer Films, John Wells Productions
Cast

Elliot Page
Sylvia Likens

Catherine Keener
Gertrude Baniszewski

Hayley McFarland
Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens

Nick Searcy
Lester Likens

Romy Rosemont
Betty Likens

Ari Graynor
Paula Baniszewski

Scout Taylor-Compton
Stephanie Baniszewski

Tristan Jarred
Johnny Baniszewski

Hannah Leigh
Shirley Baniszewski

Bradley Whitford
Prosecutor