An American Crime (2007)
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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Sylvia Likens -
Jennie Likens -
Lester Likens -
Betty Likens -
Gertrude Baniszewski -
Paula Baniszewski -
Stephanie Baniszewski -
Johnny Baniszewski -
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Prosecutor -
Reverend Bill Collier -
Marie Baniszewski -
Hope Orbach -
Mrs. Doyle -
Mr. Doyle
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Director:
Tommy O'HaverWriters:
Tommy O'Haver, Irene TurnerAll Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The film is based largely on actual court transcripts from the case.
Quotes
Gertrude Baniszewski:
You know what it's like to be sick, Sylvia. I've been sick for so long, too. I can't... discipline my kids they was I should. I punish them I know, but... sometimes with my medicine I gets so I don't know what I'm doing.
Gertrude Baniszewski:
And I care for them so much....
Goofs
A Ford Maverick is seen parked outside the house. The Maverick was not introduced until 1969, four years after the events of the film.
Crazy Credits
The final credit states "Sylvia Likens, 1949-1965".
Soundtracks
Hi Henry's Triumphal MarchWritten by Orion R. Farrar
Performed by Tangley Calliope
Courtesy of Marion Roehl Recordings
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Genres
Biography | Crime | Drama | HorrorDetails
Release Date:
7 December 2007Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$2,000,000 (estimated)
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$1,306,875
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