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A History of Violence is a 2005 action thriller film directed by David Cronenberg and written by Josh Olson. It is an adaptation of the 1997 DC graphic novel of the same title by John Wagner and Vince Locke. The film stars Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, and William Hurt.
Sep 30, 2005 · A 2005 action crime drama film directed by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen. It follows a mild-mannered man who becomes a local hero after stopping a robbery, but soon faces a threat from his past.
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- Action, Crime, Drama
- David Cronenberg
- 2005-09-30
Sep 22, 2005 · A film by David Cronenberg about a man with a violent past who tries to hide it in a small town. The review explores the themes of nature, nurture, survival and identity in relation to the title and the plot.
When a pair of petty criminals attempt to rob his small-town diner, Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) quickly and easily kills them both. In the flush of news coverage of Tom's seemingly heroic actions...
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- David Cronenberg
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- Viggo Mortensen
Tom Stall, a humble family man and owner of a popular neighborhood restaurant, lives a quiet but fulfilling existence in the Midwest. One night Tom foils a crime at his place of business and, to his chagrin, is plastered all over the news for his heroics.
A small-town diner owner stops a robbery and grapples with the aftermath. When his family comes under threat, he must confront his past. Watch trailers & learn more.
Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the 2005 film A History of Violence, directed by David Cronenberg and based on a graphic novel. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers, and more on IMDb.
