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A History of Violence
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A History of Violence

2005-09-23 · 96 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · Thriller · Crime

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

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Directors
David Cronenberg
Production companies
New Line Cinema, BenderSpink, Media I! Filmproduktion München & Company
Countries
Germany, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 32,000,000
Revenue
USD 61,477,797

Top Cast

Viggo MortensenViggo MortensenTom Stall / Joey Cusack
Maria BelloMaria BelloEdie Stall
Ed HarrisEd HarrisCarl Fogarty
William HurtWilliam HurtRichie Cusack
Ashton HolmesAshton HolmesJack Stall
Peter MacNeillPeter MacNeillSheriff Sam Carney
Stephen McHattieStephen McHattieLeland
Greg BrykGreg BrykBilly
Kyle SchmidKyle SchmidBobby
Sumela KaySumela KayJudy Danvers
Gerry QuigleyGerry QuigleyMick
Deborah DrakefordDeborah DrakefordCharlotte
Heidi HayesSarah Stall
Aidan DevineAidan DevineCharlie Roarke
Bill MacDonaldBill MacDonaldFrank Mulligan
Michelle McCreeJenny Wyeth
Ian MatthewsIan MatthewsRuben
R.D. ReidR.D. ReidPat
Morgan KellyMorgan KellyBobby's Buddy
Martha ReillyShoe Saleswoman

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