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A History of Violence (2005)

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

  • Drama
  • Thriller
  • Crime

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

Rating
7.2 / 10 (3,943 votes)
Release date
September 23, 2005
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Director
David Cronenberg
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Viggo MortensenTom Stall / Joey Cusack
  • Maria BelloEdie Stall
  • Ed HarrisCarl Fogarty
  • William HurtRichie Cusack
  • Ashton HolmesJack Stall
  • Peter MacNeillSheriff Sam Carney
  • Stephen McHattieLeland
  • Greg BrykBilly
  • Kyle SchmidBobby
  • Sumela KayJudy Danvers
  • Gerry QuigleyMick
  • Deborah DrakefordCharlotte

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