A History of Violence

September. 23,2005      R
Rating:
7.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.

Viggo Mortensen as  Tom Stall / Joey Cusack
Maria Bello as  Edie Stall
Ed Harris as  Carl Fogarty
William Hurt as  Richie Cusack
Ashton Holmes as  Jack Stall
Peter MacNeill as  Sheriff Sam Carney
Stephen McHattie as  Leland
Greg Bryk as  Billy
Kyle Schmid as  Bobby
Sumela Kay as  Judy Danvers

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