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An American Crime

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Gertrude (Catherine Keener) is a divorced mother of several children who agrees to take care of two girls. But, she violently imprisons one (Elliot Page) in the basement, turning her into the outlet for all of her anger. Based on a true story.

Cast: James Franco, Catherine Keener and Elliot Page
Directed by Tommy O'Haver
Words by Tommy O'Haver and Irene Turner
Produced by Katie Roumel, Kevin Turen, Christine Vachon and Jocelyn Hayes
Cinematographer: Byron Shah
Edited by Melissa Kent

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An American Crime

Drama•TV-MA•1 Hour 38 Mins

An award-nominated drama, based on a true story. Gertrude Baniszewski (Catherine Keener), a divorced mother of several children, agrees to take care of two girls, Sylvia (Elliot Page) and Je

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Credits

Cast

James Franco, Catherine Keener, Elliot Page

Director

Tommy O'Haver

Writers

Tommy O'Haver, Irene Turner

Producers

Katie Roumel, Kevin Turen, Christine Vachon, Jocelyn Hayes

Cinematographer

Byron Shah

Editor

Melissa Kent