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Plot: What's the story about?
In 1965, while under the care of a woman named Gertrude Baniszewski, a 16-year-old girl is put through an ordeal that includes beatings in the guise of discipline, burnings with cigarettes & matches and scalding hot baths, among other tortures. Encouraging a "Lord of the Flies"-type cult, Baniszewski involves her own children and children from her Indianapolis neighborhood in the punishments. The girl eventually dies.
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Who stars in An American Crime: Cast List
Joker: Folie à Deux, No Future
Flatliners, Peacock
Cook Out!
The Last Full Measure, Saving Mr. Banks
Who's making An American Crime: Crew List
A look at the An American Crime behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tommy O'Haver last directed Ella Enchanted and The Basement. The film's writer Tommy O'Haver last wrote The Basement and Breakfast With Tiffany.
Director
Screenwriters
Producers
Jocelyn Hayes-SimpsonKatie Roumel
Kevin Turen
Christine Vachon
Henry Winterstern
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Production Company
Watch An American Crime Trailers & Videos
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Production: What we know about An American Crime?
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
An American Crime Release Date: When was the film released?
An American Crime DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
An American Crime was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 .