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A History of Violence
2005 • 96 min • R
“Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero.”
★ 7.2 / 10 (3,754 votes)
Drama
Thriller
Crime
Synopsis
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
About This Film
A History of Violence is a 2005 drama, thriller, crime film directed by David Cronenberg. With a runtime of 96 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 3,754 votes on TMDB. The film stars Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes among its cast of 32 credited actors.
Cast
Viggo Mortensen
as Tom Stall / Joey Cusack
Maria Bello
as Edie Stall
Ed Harris
as Carl Fogarty
William Hurt
as Richie Cusack
Ashton Holmes
as Jack Stall
Peter MacNeill
as Sheriff Sam Carney
Stephen McHattie
as Leland
Sumela Kay
as Judy Danvers
Deborah Drakeford
as Charlotte
Heidi Hayes
as Sarah Stall
Aidan Devine
as Charlie Roarke
Bill MacDonald
as Frank Mulligan
Michelle McCree
as Jenny Wyeth
Morgan Kelly
as Bobby's Buddy
Martha Reilly
as Shoe Saleswoman
Crew
David Cronenberg — Director
Chris Bender — Producer
Josh Olson — Screenplay
Peter Suschitzky — Director of Photography
Howard Shore — Original Music Composer
J.C. Spink — Producer
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