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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 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. Directed by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris and William Hurt, the film is based on a graphic novel and was nominated for two Oscars.
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- Action, Crime, Drama
- David Cronenberg
- 2005-09-30
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A movie by David Cronenberg starring Viggo Mortensen as a small-town diner owner who kills two robbers and faces his violent past. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to rent or buy the movie online.
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Sep 22, 2005 · A movie review by the late film critic Roger Ebert, who praises David Cronenberg's exploration of the Darwinian violence in human nature. He analyzes the plot, the characters, and the themes of the film, based on a graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke.
In this stylized thriller from director David Cronenberg (The Fly, The Dead Zone), Viggo Mortensen (The Lord Of The Rings trilogy) stars as Tom McKenna, a well-respected man who leads a quiet,...
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.
