A History of Violence (2005)
Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero.
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Director: David Cronenberg
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: September 23, 2005
Filmori Rating: 2.8/5 (4 ratings)
Cast
- Viggo Mortensen - Tom Stall / Joey Cusack
- Maria Bello - Edie Stall
- Ed Harris - Carl Fogarty
- William Hurt - Richie Cusack
- Ashton Holmes - Jack Stall
- Peter MacNeill - Sheriff Sam Carney
- Stephen McHattie - Leland
- Greg Bryk - Billy
- Kyle Schmid - Bobby
- Sumela Kay - Judy Danvers
Screenplay
- Josh Olson (Screenplay)
- Vince Locke (Graphic Novel)
- John Wagner (Graphic Novel)
Music: Howard Shore
Cinematography: Peter Suschitzky
Editing: Ronald Sanders
Production: New Line Cinema, BenderSpink, Media I! Filmproduktion München & Company
Country: Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $32M
Box Office: $61M
Original Language: en
Themes
Double Identity Life and Great Deception, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal
Keywords
small town, hero, robbery, indiana, usa, distrust, philadelphia, pennsylvania, dual identity, double life, fight, identity, self-defense, marriage, diner, mistaken identity, family relationships
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A History of Violence about?
- An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
- Who directed A History of Violence?
- A History of Violence was directed by David Cronenberg.
- Who stars in A History of Violence?
- A History of Violence stars Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Peter MacNeill.
- How long is A History of Violence?
- A History of Violence has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is A History of Violence?
- A History of Violence is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
- What is the Filmori rating for A History of Violence?
- A History of Violence has a Filmori rating of 2.8/5 based on 4 ratings.
- What is the budget of A History of Violence?
- A History of Violence had a budget of $32M.
- How much did A History of Violence gross?
- A History of Violence grossed $61M worldwide.
- Where was A History of Violence produced?
- A History of Violence was produced in Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of A History of Violence?
- The themes of A History of Violence include: Double Identity Life and Great Deception, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal.