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A History of Violence (2005)

R 96 min  -  Crime | Drama | Thriller  -   30 September 2005 (USA)
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A mild-mannered man becomes a local hero through an act of violence, which sets off repercussions that will shake his family to its very core.

Director:

David Cronenberg

Writers:

John Wagner (graphic novel), Vince Locke (graphic novel), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Viggo Mortensen ...
Maria Bello ...
Ed Harris ...
William Hurt ...
Ashton Holmes ...
Peter MacNeill ...
Sheriff Sam Carney
Stephen McHattie ...
Greg Bryk ...
Billy
Kyle Schmid ...
Bobby Singer
Sumela Kay ...
Gerry Quigley Gerry Quigley ...
Mick
Deborah Drakeford Deborah Drakeford ...
Charlotte
Heidi Hayes Heidi Hayes ...
Sarah Stall
Aidan Devine ...
Charlie Roarke
Bill MacDonald Bill MacDonald ...
Frank Mulligan
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Storyline

This is the story of a mild-mannered man, named Tom Stall, who becomes a local hero through an act of violence, he lives a happy and quiet life with his lawyer wife and their two children in the small town of Millbrook, Indiana. But one night their idyllic existence is shattered when Tom foils a vicious attempted robbery in his diner. Sensing danger, he takes action and saves his customers and friends in the self-defense killings of two-sought-after criminals. Heralded as a hero, Tom's life is changed overnight, attracting a national media circus, which forces him into the spotlight. Uncomfortable with his newfound celebrity, Tom tries to return to the normalcy of his ordinary life only to be confronted by a mysterious and threatening man who arrives in town believing Tom is the man who wronged him in the past. As Tom and his family fight back against this case of mistaken identity and struggle to cope with their changed reality... Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}  

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Plot Keywords:

Violence | Indiana | Robbery | Diner | Identity  | See more »

Taglines:

Tom Stall had the perfect life... until he became a hero. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong brutal violence, graphic sexuality, nudity, language and some drug use See all certifications »

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Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Una historia violenta See more »

Filming Locations:

King City, Ontario, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$32,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$515,992 (USA) (25 September 2005) (14 Screens)

Gross:

$31,493,782 (USA) (5 February 2006)
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The scenes in the diner were all shot on a sound stage in Ontario. They constructed a street scene for outside the window and lit it appropriate to day or night time. See more »

Goofs

Errors in geography: There is a Canadian speed limit sign visible when the main character is driving to Philadelphia. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
William Orser: So we keep headin' east?
Leland Jones: Yeah, that's the idea.
William Orser: Stay out of the big cities?
Leland Jones: Uh-huh.
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Connections

Referenced in In Paris (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Club Hoppin'"
Written by Michael Foster and Darrell 'Digga' Branch
Performed by Blinky Blink
Courtesy of Spirit Music Group See more »