"This," said Prosecutor Leroy New, "has been the most terrible crime ever committed in the state of Indiana." It was the first crime of child abuse that broke through reticence and denial to register with the public. In Tommy O'Haver's film, "An American Crime," Academy Award nominee Catherine Keener portrays Gertrude Baniszewski, the seemingly ordinary housewife who imprisons and tortures a beautiful teenager, played by Gemini Award winner Ellen Page, in the basement of her house - two portrayals that will resonate with audiences long after they leave the theatre. "An American Crime," which also stars James Franco and Bradley Whitford, was produced by First Look Studios and Killer Films/John Wells.

Directed by
Tommy O'Haver

Cast
Catherine Keener - Gertrude Baniszewski
Ellen Page - Sylvia Likens
Romy Rosemont - Betty Likens
Scout Taylor-Compton - Stephanie Baniszewski
Hayley McFarland - Jennie Fae
Ari Graynor - Paula Baniszewski
Hanna Leigh Dworkin - Shirley Baniszewski
Carlie Westerman - Marie Baniszewski
Nick Searcy - Lester Likens
James Franco - Dennis
Tristan Jarred - Johnny

Production Co.
Killer Films
First Look Studios
John Wells Productions

Produced by
Pamela Koffler
John Wells
Ruth Vitale

Studio
First Look Studios

Writer
Tommy O'Haver
Irene Turner

Music
Alan Lazar