An American Crime

Tommy O'Haver
2007-07-27

The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime.
7.331
97 min

The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.

Cast

Name Character Team
Elliot Page Sylvia Likens Calvin and Nobbs
Catherine Keener Gertrude Baniszewski Goutbreak
Hayley McFarland Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens Unowned
Nick Searcy Lester Likens Unowned
Romy Rosemont Betty Likens Unowned
Ari Graynor Paula Baniszewski Unowned
Scout Taylor-Compton Stephanie Baniszewski Unowned
Tristan Jarred Johnny Baniszewski Unowned
Hannah Leigh Shirley Baniszewski Unowned
Bradley Whitford Prosecutor Calvin and Nobbs
James Franco Andy Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Scott Eastwood Eric Unowned
Michael O'Keefe Reverend Bill Collier Unowned
Carlie Westerman Marie Baniszewski Unowned
Michelle Benes Hope Orbach Unowned
Jeremy Sumpter Coy Hubbard Unowned
Brian Geraghty Bradley Unowned
Channing Nichols Patty Unowned
Michael Welch Teddy Unowned
Evan Peters Ricky Hobbs Unowned
Amy Ferguson Sally Unowned
Will Carter Officer Waters Unowned
Edward James Gage Bailiff Unowned
Patricia Place Mrs. Doyle Unowned
Paul Grace Cottin Candy Vendor (uncredited) Unowned
James Meehan Defense Attorney (uncredited) Unowned
Paul Palo Newspaper Reporter (uncredited) Unowned
Gary Sievers Carnie (uncredited) Unowned