A History of Violence (2005)
Director
David Cronenberg
Main cast
Viggo Mortensen; Maria Bello; Heidi Hayes; Ashton Holmes; William Hurt
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Description
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
David Cronenberg
Main cast
Viggo Mortensen; Maria Bello; Heidi Hayes; Ashton Holmes; William Hurt
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Description
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
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