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Director:
Writers (WGA):
John Wagner (graphic novel) and
Vince Locke (graphic novel) ...
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Release Date:
30 September 2005 (USA) more
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Everyone has something to hide. more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 26 wins & 31 nominations more
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A top notch thriller more (1051 total)

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Also Known As:
A History of Violence (Germany)
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Rated R for strong brutal violence, graphic sexuality, nudity, language and some drug use.
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96 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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During the robbery scene at the diner, Orser crudely rubbing his hand down Charlotte's breast and then sniffing his hand, was thought up by the two actors themselves (Greg Bryk and Deborah Drakeford). more
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Continuity: When Sam the Sheriff comes to the house for the second time (after the second batch of killings), he parks diagonally at the beginning of the driveway, essentially blocking the entrance to the driveway. He and Tom/Joey go into the house to talk, and while they are talking, Edie pulls into the garage, parks and comes into the house. She could not have pulled into the garage with the Sheriff's car blocking the driveway. 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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Soundtrack:
Life of a Fool more

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What was the last major Hollywood movie to be released on VHS?
What's the deal with the second sex scene? It seemed random and out of place.
Why does Bobby try to goad Jack into starting a fight, instead of just beating him up?
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333 out of 551 people found the following comment useful.
A top notch thriller, 5 June 2005
10/10
Author: yamar from California

I saw the film at the Cannes Film Festival. All I have to say is: Wow. One of the best thrillers ever. It's refreshing to watch a film in genre that's so often full of clichés. Besides being a thriller, it also a smart film about the culture of violence. How it dominates our world. One of the questions the film asks whether one can live free of violence, even the slightest. In the film violence lurks in every corner and the characters are forced to defend themselves. Definitely my favorite Cronenberg film, also his most mainstream I might add. It's a modern Western and reminds one of those great Western films. As the title indicates it's a very violent film but guess it will be toned down as usual, specially the sex scene. All the stars are in peek form and perfectly cast. William Hurt makes a comeback to better roles. He was also great in "The King". It will and should get some awards at the end of the year from critics and etc.

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