A History of Violence

2005 David Cronenberg 1h 36m ★ 7.2
Drama Thriller Crime
A History of Violence

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

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

Vibes

Energized Heart Pounding Deeply Moving Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

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No Country for Old Men
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Cronenberg's violent identities. Two films about men whose pasts are far darker than anyone suspects.