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A History of Violence
“Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero.”
2005·1h 36m·🇩🇪 🇺🇸
DramaThrillerCrime
7.4/ 10272,604 votes
Direction
Writing
Music
Cinematography
Cast
Viggo Mortensen
Tom Stall / Joey Cusack
Maria Bello
Edie Stall
Ed Harris
Carl Fogarty
William Hurt
Richie Cusack
Ashton Holmes
Jack Stall
Peter MacNeill
Sheriff Sam Carney
Stephen McHattie
Leland
Greg Bryk
Billy
Kyle Schmid
Bobby
Sumela Kay
Judy Danvers
Gerry Quigley
Mick
Deborah Drakeford
Charlotte
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Heidi Hayes
Sarah Stall
Aidan Devine
Charlie Roarke
Bill MacDonald
Frank Mulligan
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Michelle McCree
Jenny Wyeth
Ian Matthews
Ruben
R.D. Reid
Pat
Morgan Kelly
Bobby's Buddy
?
Martha Reilly
Shoe Saleswoman
Synopsis
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Where to watch
Academy Awards
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Best Supporting ActorWilliam Hurt
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Best Adapted ScreenplayScreenplay by Josh Olson
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