An American Crime is dramatic film that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2007. The film is based on Indiana's 1965 horrific murder story involving Gertrude Baniszewski, played by Catherine Keener, and Sylvia Likens, played by Ellen Page.The New York Times: A Midwest Nightmare, Too Depraved to Ignore (January 14, 2007)
Cast Information
- Ellen Page as Sylvia Likens
- Hayley McFarland as[Jennifer Faye 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 Dworkin as Shirley Baniszewski
- Carlie Westerman as Marie Baniszewski