American Crime (An)
- Director: Tommy O'Haver
- Writer: Tommy O'Haver; Irene Turner
- Producer: Jocelyn Hayes; Pamela Koffler
CGiii Comment
Not a pleasant film to watch...
The performances from the children are exemplary...
It's a fine film about a despicable true story.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
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 home of single mother Gertrude Baniszewski and her six 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.
Cast & Characters
Ellen Page as Sylvia Likens;
Hayley McFarland as Jennie Likens;
Nick Searcy as Lester Likens;
Romy Rosemont as Betty Likens;
Catherine Keener as Gertrude Baniszewski;
Ari Graynor as Paula Baniszewski;
Scout Taylor-Compton as Stephanie Baniszewski;
Tristan Jarred as Johnny Baniszewski;
Hannah Leigh as Shirley Baniszewski;
Bradley Whitford as Prosecutor;
James Franco as Andy