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An American Crime (2007)

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The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime.

The 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 & Crew

Director
Tommy O'Haver
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    Sylvia Likens Elliot Page
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    Gertrude Baniszewski Catherine Keener
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    Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens Hayley McFarland
  • Profile picture of Nick Searcy
    Lester Likens Nick Searcy
  • Profile picture of Romy Rosemont
    Betty Likens Romy Rosemont
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    Paula Baniszewski Ari Graynor
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    Stephanie Baniszewski Scout Taylor-Compton
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    Johnny Baniszewski Tristan Jarred

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