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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
Viggo Mortensen
as Tom Stall / Joey Cusack
Maria Bello
Maria Bello
as Edie Stall
Ed Harris
Ed Harris
as Carl Fogarty
William Hurt
William Hurt
as Richie Cusack
Ashton Holmes
Ashton Holmes
as Jack Stall
Peter MacNeill
Peter MacNeill
as Sheriff Sam Carney
Stephen McHattie
Stephen McHattie
as Leland
Greg Bryk
Greg Bryk
as Billy
Kyle Schmid
Kyle Schmid
as Bobby
Sumela Kay
Sumela Kay
as Judy Danvers
Gerry Quigley
Gerry Quigley
as Mick
Deborah Drakeford
Deborah Drakeford
as Charlotte
Heidi Hayes
as Sarah Stall
Aidan Devine
Aidan Devine
as Charlie Roarke
Bill MacDonald
Bill MacDonald
as Frank Mulligan
Michelle McCree
as Jenny Wyeth
Ian Matthews
Ian Matthews
as Ruben
R.D. Reid
R.D. Reid
as Pat
Morgan Kelly
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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