An American Crime 2007
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SplatThe 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Sylvia Likens
as Gertrude Baniszewski
as Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens
as Lester Likens
as Betty Likens
as Paula Baniszewski
as Stephanie Baniszewski
as Johnny Baniszewski
as Shirley Baniszewski
as Prosecutor
Director:
Writer:
Tommy O'Haver, Irene Turner
Stars:
Elliot Page, Catherine Keener, Hayley McFarland, Nick Searcy, Romy Rosemont, Ari Graynor, Scout Taylor-Compton, Tristan Jarred, Hannah Leigh, Bradley Whitford,
Genres:
Crime,Drama,Horror
Release Date:
2007 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
An American Crime
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
IT
Cast
as Sylvia Likens
as Gertrude Baniszewski
as Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens
as Lester Likens
as Betty Likens
as Paula Baniszewski
as Stephanie Baniszewski
as Johnny Baniszewski
as Shirley Baniszewski
as Prosecutor
as Andy
as Eric
as Reverend Bill Collier
as Marie Baniszewski
as Hope Orbach
as Coy Hubbard
as Bradley
as Patty
as Teddy
as Ricky Hobbs
as Sally
as Officer Waters
as Bailiff
as Mrs. Doyle
as Cottin Candy Vendor (uncredited)
as Defense Attorney (uncredited)
as Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
as Carnie (uncredited)
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