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An American Crime

R20071h 37mTommy O'Haver
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 40%

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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.

CrimeDramaHorror
Child AbuseRapeCarnivalBased On True StoryDysfunctional FamilyBasementMurderTeenage GirlTortureChurch

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Frequently asked questions

What is An American Crime (2007) 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 stars in An American Crime?

An American Crime stars Catherine Keener (Gertrude Baniszewski), Elliot Page (Sylvia Likens), James Franco (Andy), Bradley Whitford (Prosecutor), Ari Graynor (Paula Baniszewski). The film was directed by Tommy O'Haver.

How long is An American Crime?

An American Crime has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated R.

Is An American Crime worth watching?

An American Crime holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 40. Fans of Crime, Drama, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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