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An American Crime is a 2007 American crime drama film starring Ellen Page and Catherine Keener. The film is based on the true story of the torture and murder of Sylvia Likens by Indianapolis housewife Gertrude Baniszewski. It premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.
Because of internal problems with the film's original distributor, First Look International, the film was not released theatrically. The Showtime television network officially premiered An American Crime on May 10, 2008.
The film was nominated for a Golden Globe, a Primetime Emmy (both for Keener's performance), and a Writers Guild of America Award.
Original Release
07/27/2007
US Release
12/07/2007
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Elliot Page | Sylvia Likens |
Hayley McFarland | Jennie Likens / Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens |
Nick Searcy | Lester Likens |
Romy Rosemont | Betty Likens |
Catherine Keener | Gertrude Baniszewski |
Ari Graynor | Paula Baniszewski |
Scout Taylor-Compton | Stephanie Baniszewski |
Tristan Jarred | Johnny Baniszewski |
Hannah Leigh | Shirley Baniszewski |
Bradley Whitford | Prosecutor |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Elliot Page | Sylvia Likens |
Hayley McFarland | Jennie Likens / Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens |
Nick Searcy | Lester Likens |
Romy Rosemont | Betty Likens |
Catherine Keener | Gertrude Baniszewski |
Ari Graynor | Paula Baniszewski |
Scout Taylor-Compton | Stephanie Baniszewski |
Tristan Jarred | Johnny Baniszewski |
Hannah Leigh | Shirley Baniszewski |
Bradley Whitford | Prosecutor |
Michael O'Keefe | Reverend Bill Collier |
Carlie Westerman | Marie Baniszewski |
Michelle Benes | Hope Orbach |
Patricia Place | Mrs. Doyle |
Calvin Keet | Mr. Doyle |
Jeremy Sumpter | Coy Hubbard |
James Franco | Andy |
Brian Geraghty | Bradley |
Channing Nichols | Patty |
Eliza Dean | Mary |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Pamela Koffler | Executive Producer |
Richard Shore | Executive Producer |
Ruth Vitale | Executive Producer |
John Wells | Executive Producer |
Jocelyn Hayes | Producer |
Hans Ritter | Producer |
Katie Roumel | Producer |
Christine Vachon | Producer |
Henry Winterstern | Producer |
Kevin Turen | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2009 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
2008 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |