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A History of Violence

A History of Violence

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: A History of Violence
  • Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
  • Release Date: 2005-09-23
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (3443 votes)
  • Budget: $32,000,000
  • Revenue: $61,477,797
  • Production Companies: New Line Cinema, BenderSpink, Media I! Filmproduktion München & Company
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.6568
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

as Tom Stall / Joey Cusack

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

as Edie Stall

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

as Carl Fogarty

William Hurt

William Hurt

as Richie Cusack

Ashton Holmes

Ashton Holmes

as Jack Stall

Peter MacNeill

Peter MacNeill

as Sheriff Sam Carney

Stephen McHattie

Stephen McHattie

as Leland

Greg Bryk

Greg Bryk

as Billy

Kyle Schmid

Kyle Schmid

as Bobby

Sumela Kay

Sumela Kay

as Judy Danvers

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Settling the Score

I Shoulda Killed You Back in Philly

A History of Violence (Trailer)

External Links

Keywords

small townherorobberyindiana, usadistrustphiladelphia, pennsylvaniadual identitydouble lifefightidentityself-defensemarriagedinermistaken identityfamily relationshipsirish mobrevengemobsterlawyerattempted robberybased on graphic novel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A History of Violence?

A History of Violence is a Drama, Thriller, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 2005-09-23.

Who are the main actors in A History of Violence?

The main cast includes Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, .

Where can I watch A History of Violence online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A History of Violence is available.

Is A History of Violence based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of A History of Violence?

A History of Violence has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 3443 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of A History of Violence?

The movie had a production budget of $32,000,000 and earned $61,477,797 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for A History of Violence?

The soundtrack was composed by New Line Cinema, BenderSpink, Media I! Filmproduktion München & Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was A History of Violence filmed?

A History of Violence was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A History of Violence?

The total runtime of A History of Violence is 96 minutes.

Is A History of Violence suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to A History of Violence?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A History of Violence.

Does A History of Violence have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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