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An American Crime is a 2007 American crime drama film directed by Tommy O'Haver and starring Ellen 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.
Dec 7, 2007 · An American Crime: Directed by Tommy O'Haver. With Elliot Page, Hayley McFarland, Nick Searcy, Romy Rosemont. 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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- Biography, Crime, Drama
- Tommy O'Haver
- 2007-12-07
Jul 16, 2024 · Written by director Tommy O’Haver and his co-writer Irene Turner, ‘An American Crime’ is based on a 1965 true crime event involving the abuse and murder of a 16-year-old girl, Sylvia Marie Likens. Aware of the story, O’Haver wanted to bring Sylvia’s life to the screen by adapting her real tragedy.
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...
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- Tommy O'haver
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- Catherine Keener
Summaries. The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s. Based on a true story that shocked the nation in 1965, the film recounts one of the most shocking crimes ever committed against a single victim. Sylvia and Jennie Fae Likens, the two ...
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.
Jul 5, 2023 · An American Crime sees Elliot Page play Sylvia Liken, who was a victim of horrendous crimes in real life. This harrowing true crime story is elevated by its brilliant lead actor....
