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- Caption: An American Crime (2007)
- Description:
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 daughters of traveling carnival workers are left for an extended stay at the Indianapolis (3850 E. New York St. is hardly suburban, nor was it in 1965, by any stretch of the imagination.) home of single mother Gertrude Baniszewski and her seven children. Times are tough, and Gertrude's financial needs cause her to make this arrangement before realizing how the burden will push her unstable nature to a breaking point. What transpires in the next three months is both riveting and horrific, leaving one child dead and the rest scarred for life.
Directed by
Tommy O'Haver
Writing credits
(WGA)
Tommy O'Haver (written by) &
Irene Turner (written by)
Cast (in credits order)
Ellen Page ... Sylvia Likens
Catherine Keener ... Gertrude Baniszewski
Hayley McFarland ... Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens
Ari Graynor ... Paula Baniszewski
Evan Peters ... Ricky Hobbs
Bradley Whitford ... Leroy K. New
Hannah Leigh Dworkin ... Shirley Baniszewski
Scout Taylor-Compton ... Stephanie Baniszewski
Carlie Westerman ... Marie Baniszewski
Nick Searcy ... Lester Likens
James Franco ... Dennis
Tristan Jarred ... Johnny Baniszewski
Channing Nichols ... Patty Ryan
Romy Rosemont ... Betty Likens
Michael Welch ... Teddy Lewis
Jeremy Sumpter ... Coy Hubbard
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Michelle Benes ... Hope Orbach
Will Carter ... Waters
Eliza Dean ... Mary O'Connel
Amy Ferguson ... Sally Kent
Kuma ... Baniszewski Dog
Paul Palo ... Newspaper reporter
Scott Reeves ... Eric
James Meehan ... Defence attorney (uncredited) - Actor/Actress/Director:
- Movie: An American Crime
- Id: 10922766
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