A History of Violence

A History of Violence

7.2IMDb Score
Released:2005-09-23
Genre:Drama, Thriller, Crime
Duration:96 min
Country:Germany, United States of America
Director:David Cronenberg
Actors:Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes
Production:New Line Cinema, BenderSpink, Media I! Filmproduktion München & Company

Overview:

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

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