A History of Violence
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A History of Violence (2005)

18
30/09/2005 (GB)
Drama, Thriller, Crime
1h 36m

Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero.

Overview

An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.

  • David CronenbergDirector
  • Josh OlsonScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $32,000,000

  • Revenue

    $61,477,797

Keywords

  • small town
  • hero
  • robbery
  • indiana, usa
  • distrust
  • philadelphia, pennsylvania
  • dual identity
  • double life
  • fight
  • identity
  • self-defense
  • marriage
  • diner
  • mistaken identity
  • family relationships
  • irish mob
  • revenge
  • mobster
  • lawyer
  • attempted robbery
  • based on graphic novel

Top Billed Cast

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

Tom Stall / Joey Cusack

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Edie Stall

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Carl Fogarty

William Hurt

William Hurt

Richie Cusack

Ashton Holmes

Ashton Holmes

Jack Stall

Peter MacNeill

Peter MacNeill

Sheriff Sam Carney

Stephen McHattie

Stephen McHattie

Leland

Greg Bryk

Greg Bryk

Billy

Kyle Schmid

Kyle Schmid

Bobby

Sumela Kay

Sumela Kay

Judy Danvers

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