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A History of Violence

A History of Violence (2005)★ 7.5/10

R · US · 96 min · May 16, 2005

  • Action
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Written by: John Wagner, Vince Locke, Josh Olson

After a diner owner swiftly kills two robbers, his heroic act attracts unwelcome attention that unravels his carefully hidden history of violence, forcing him to confront his past and protect his family from the repercussions.

Directed by

David Cronenberg

Written by

John WagnerVince LockeJosh Olson

Cast & crew

Viggo MortensenTom StallMaria BelloEdie StallEd HarrisCarl FogartyWilliam HurtRichie CusackAshton HolmesJack StallPeter MacNeillSheriff Sam CarneyStephen McHattieLelandGreg BrykBillyKyle SchmidBobbySumela KayJudy DanversGerry QuigleyMickDeborah DrakefordCharlotteHeidi HayesSarah StallAidan DevineCharlie RoarkeBill MacDonaldFrank MulliganMichelle McCreeJenny WyethIan MatthewsRubenR.D. ReidPatMorgan KellyBobby's BuddyMartha ReillyShoe SaleswomanJason BarbeckRichie's ThugBruce BeatonRichie's ThugNeven PajkicRichie's ThugBrendan ConnorLocal TV ReporterNick AntonacciLocal TV ReporterJohn WatsonBaseball CoachDon AllisonTV BroadcasterBrittany PayerMotel GirlMitch BoughsKid in DinerApril MullenKid in DinerGeorge KingHospital Well-WisherShawn CampbellOrderlyStephen ArbuckleJared (uncredited)Connor PriceKid (uncredited)Jacob RolfeGuy in Bar (uncredited)Evan Rose'Hulk' Boy (uncredited)Michael StevensGuy on the Street (uncredited)