History of Violence (2005)

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R | 1h 36min | 8/10

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https://youtu.be/6dXQcz6pHjc?si=WT9EhuS6Y309ux9o

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Parental Rating: R (Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.)

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Storyline

A History of Violence (2005) is a gripping drama that follows Tom Stall, a mild-mannered diner owner in a small Indiana town. When Tom heroically stops a violent robbery at his diner, he becomes a local hero. However, this act of bravery brings unwanted attention from dangerous figures from his past, who claim that Tom is actually a former mob hitman named Joey Cusack. As Tom's peaceful life unravels, he must confront his violent past and protect his family from escalating threats.

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Director

• David Cronenberg

Writers

• Josh Olson

• The graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke

Starring

• Viggo Mortensen as Tom Stall

• Maria Bello as Edie Stall

• Ed Harris as Carl Fogarty

• William Hurt as Richie Cusack

• Ashton Holmes as Jack Stall

• Heidi Hayes as Sarah Stall

Produced by

• Chris Bender

• J.C. Spink

• Roger Ebert

• New Line Cinema

• BenderSpink

• David Cronenberg Productions

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Release date

• September 23, 2005

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Country

• United States

Languages

• English

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