A History of Violence
2005 · 1h 36m · Crime, Drama, Thriller · Germany, United States of America · Rated R (US)
Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero.
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Directed by
David CronenbergWritten by
Josh Olson7.2Smart score
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attempted robberybased on graphic noveldinerdistrustdouble lifedual identityfamily relationshipsfightheroidentityindiana, usairish moblawyermarriagemistaken identitymobsterphiladelphia, pennsylvaniarevengerobberyself-defensesmall town
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