“This,” said Prosecutor Leroy New, “has been the most terrible crime ever committed in the state of Indiana;” the first crime of child abuse that broke through reticence and denial to register with the public. In Tommy O’Haver’s heartbreaking and hard-hitting 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.
Duration
1 min 18 sec
Views
49,045
Posted On
May 15, 2008
1 min 18 sec
Views
49,045
Posted On
May 15, 2008
Director
Tommy O'Haver
Writer
Tommy O'Haver
Studio
First Look
Release
May 10, 2008
Tommy O'Haver
Writer
Tommy O'Haver
Studio
First Look
Release
May 10, 2008
Cast
Ellen Page
Catherine Keener
James Franco
Hayley McFarland
Ari Graynor
Ellen Page
Catherine Keener
James Franco
Hayley McFarland
Ari Graynor
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