An American Crime

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Based on a true story that happened in Indiana in 1965.	D
Elliot Page was the only choice to play Sylvia Likens.	D
The real-life daughter, Paula Baniszewski, was released from prison and changed her name. She ended [...]	D
There are a few historical inaccuracies in this film, such as Sylvia's body was found in an upstairs [...]	D
Elliot Page and Evan Peters also star together in the X-Men movies; Page played Kitty Pryde also kno [...]	D
The film is based largely on actual court transcripts from the case.	D
Most of the cast were completely unaware of the real Likens murder until after they read the script.	D
Even though Gertrude was given a life sentence, she was eventually paroled. Gertrude was soon after [...]	D
Catherine Keener originally turned down the role of Gertrude Baniszewski, however after she couldn't [...]	D
This movie was the second attempt to tell Sylvia Likens' story on the big screen and the first one t [...]	D
The film was shot in chronological order to give the actors the experience of what Sylvia really wen [...]	D
Real pictures of Sylvia can be found online, mainly crime scene photos.	D
Richard "Ricky" Hobbs, the 14-year-old boy who wrote the hot needle on Sylvia's stomach, died from l [...]	D
Elliot Page literally starved himself for his role as Sylvia. When director Tommy O'Haver noticed El [...]	D
Hayley McFarland, Scout Taylor-Compton and Hannah Leigh all played minor roles in the Gilmore Girls [...]	D
Released the same year as La ragazza della porta accanto (2007), which was based on a novel inspired [...]	D

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Horrible Reviews: Most Disturbing Movies pt. 15.2: An American Crime, Mermaid In A Manhole and more...	D
The Afflicted	D
2009 Golden Globe Awards	D
La ragazza della porta accanto	D
The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards	D

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In the film, Gertrude's youngest child is called Kenny, and his father is named Andy. In reality, th [...]	D
At one point during a punishment scene, the shot changes to the neighbors outside, and a fan is visi [...]	D
In a scene set in 1965, a character rushes into a phone booth and dials for an operator without inse [...]	D
Knives, (the best actor ever in this movie, she plays the fan who disappeared.) actually pooped her [...]	D
(at around 1 min) When Gertrude Baniszewski burns Sylvia Likens with a cigarette on the top of her h [...]	D
Marlboro "Blue Pack" ( formerly known as "Milds") cigarettes can be seen behind the counter of the c [...]	D
A Ford Maverick is seen parked outside the house. The Maverick was not introduced until 1969, four y [...]	D
In the scene where Gertrude and Ricky are smoking together, Gertrude says, "You ain't old enough for [...]	D
Gertrude turns over her matchbook to strike a match. In 1965, the striking strip was still on the fr [...]	D
During the big "rescue" scene Ricky and Sylvia flee from Gertie in a 67-68 model Ford Mustang, a bla [...]	D
James Franco tells Catherine Keener that he needs money to visit his brother in Le-ba-NON, as in the [...]	D
When Ricky calls the police from a phone booth, he presses three buttons on the telephone, indicatin [...]	D
When a shot of the front of the house is shown, you can see that there is a red Chevrolet Corvette ' [...]	D

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Sylvia Likens: Reverend Bill used to say, "For eve [...]	D
Gertrude Baniszewski: Who's in charge here? Johnn [...]	D
Stephanie Baniszewski: What was Momma so mad about [...]	D
Gertrude Baniszewski: [preparing to write the tatt [...]	D
Gertrude Baniszewski: You know what it's like to b [...]	D
Leroy K. New: Are you scared? Gertrude Baniszewsk [...]	D
Shirley Baniszewski: I thought we were just teachi [...]	D
Sylvia Likens: She sacrificed me to protect her ch [...]	D
Shirley Baniszewski: Don't worry Jennie. Mamma's j [...]	D
Sylvia Likens: [after they've been lashed, Sylvia [...]	D
Gertrude Baniszewski: There are things in life we [...]	D
Ricky Hobbs: [sees her "escaping"] Sylvia. Sylvia [...]	D

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