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A History of Violence (2005)
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Ratings: 7.6/10 from 112,749 users
Metascore:
81/100
Reviews: 1,082 user | 418 critic | 37 from Metacritic.com 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 |
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| Maria Bello | ... | ||
| Ed Harris | ... | ||
| William Hurt | ... | ||
| Ashton Holmes | ... | ||
| Peter MacNeill | ... |
Sheriff Sam Carney
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| Greg Bryk | ... |
Billy
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Bobby Singer
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Gerry Quigley | ... |
Mick
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Deborah Drakeford | ... |
Charlotte
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Heidi Hayes | ... |
Sarah Stall
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Charlie Roarke
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Bill MacDonald | ... |
Frank Mulligan
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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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Tom Stall had the perfect life... until he became a hero. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong brutal violence, graphic sexuality, nudity, language and some drug use See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Metropolitan Filmexport [France] | New Line Cinema [United States] | Add/edit official sites »Language:
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Una historia violenta 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)Company Credits
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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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Written by Paul Burch
Performed by Paul Burch
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During an interview, Viggo Mortensen stated that during the shooting of the first bar scene with Ed Harris he could not stop laughing, and as a result, the scene had to be re-shot several times. Due to Viggo Mortensen's behavior, Ed Harris completed the scene without pants; he only wore his underwear, yet this cannot be seen as the bar table impedes our view. Thus, Viggo Mortensen had to act seriously while Ed Harris was not wearing any pants, and this is the scene that is used in the movie. See more »Goofs
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. 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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"Life of a Fool"Written by Paul Burch
Performed by Paul Burch
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