An American Crime
“The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's 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.
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Ellen Page in "An American Crime"-2008-(3/5)
Type: Clip • Published 2010-01-02
Top Cast
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Catherine Keener
Gertrude Baniszewski
Elliot Page
Sylvia Likens
James Franco
Andy
Bradley Whitford
Prosecutor
Ari Graynor
Paula Baniszewski
Nick Searcy
Lester Likens
Michael O'Keefe
Bill Collier
Romy Rosemont
Betty Likens
Jeremy Sumpter
Coy Hubbard
Evan Peters
Ricky Hobbs
Hayley McFarland
Jennie Likens
Scout Taylor-Compton
Stephanie Baniszewski
Tristan Jarred
Johnny Baniszewski
Hannah Leigh
Shirley Baniszewski
Carlie Westerman
Marie Baniszewski
Michelle Benes
Hope Orbach
Patricia Place
Mrs. Doyle
Calvin Keet
Mr. Doyle
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 18, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommy O'Haver
- Screenplay & Story
- Irene Turner, Tommy O'Haver
- Original Score
- Alan Ari Lazar
- Original Title
- An American Crime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- First Look International, Killer Films, John Wells Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommy O'Haver
Irene Turner, Tommy O'Haver
Alan Ari Lazar
Byron Shah
Melissa Kent
Jocelyn Hayes, Pamela Koffler
Department Leadership Roster
Tommy O'Haver
Director
Jocelyn Hayes
Producer
Alix Hester
Costume Design
Nathan Amondson
Production Design
Byron Shah
Director of Photography
Lou Simon
Stunt Coordinator
Melissa Kent
Editor
Alan Ari Lazar
Original Music Composer
Irene Turner
Writer
Tommy O'Haver
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An American Crime
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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.
Who stars in An American Crime?
The principal cast of An American Crime includes Catherine Keener, Elliot Page, James Franco, Bradley Whitford, Ari Graynor.
When was An American Crime released and how long is it?
An American Crime was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for An American Crime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An American Crime was composed by Alan Ari Lazar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An American Crime?
An American Crime holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).