A History of Violence
The story begins when two criminals enter Stall's diner with the intention of robbing it. However, Tom Stall demonstrates an extraordinary ability in self-defense and kills both criminals. This event makes him a local hero and puts his family in the spotlight: his wife Edie (Maria Bello)…
The story begins when two criminals enter Stall's diner with the intention of robbing it. However, Tom Stall demonstrates an extraordinary ability in self-defense and kills both criminals. This event makes him a local hero and puts his family in the spotlight: his wife Edie (Maria Bello) and their two children, Jack (Ashton Holmes) and Sarah (Heidi Hayes).
As the media focuses on the events, Tom is forced to confront his past and the dark secrets he has tried to leave behind. His violent past includes connections to the mafia and dangerous criminals.
The police begin to suspect that Tom Stall is not the person he claims to be. This creates uncertainty and threatens the peace and safety of his family. Tom must fight for his family and prove his innocence, while also confronting the dark shadows of his past.
"A History of Violence" explores themes of identity, violence and morality. It asks how the past can affect the present and how one can become part of a cycle of violence even when one has tried to escape it. The film offers suspense, psychological depth and surprising twists, while also provoking viewers to reflect on human nature and choices.
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Draama Rikos Trilleri
Year: 2005
Audio track:
Englanti
Subtitles:
Suomi Ruotsi Tanska Norja Englanti Islanti
Director:
David Cronenberg
Starring:
Viggo MortensenMaria BelloEd HarrisWilliam HurtAshton HolmesPeter MacNeillStephen McHattieGreg BrykKyle SchmidSumela KayGerry QuigleyDeborah DrakefordHeidi HayesAidan DevineBill MacDonaldMichelle McCreeIan MatthewsR.D. ReidMorgan KellyMartha ReillyJason BarbeckBruce BeatonNeven PajkicBrendan ConnorNick AntonacciJohn WatsonDon AllisonBrittany PayerApril MullenGeorge King
Added to the collection: 21.08.15 • Information edited: 19.01.26