A History of Violence (2005)
Coming Out at 30 September 2005 in theaters.
Drama, Thriller
A History of Violence is action-thriller film directed by David Cronenberg and written by Josh Olson. It is an adaptation of the 1997 graphic novel of the same title by John Wagner and Vince Locke. The film stars Viggo Mortensen as the owner of a small-town diner who is thrust into the spotlight after confronting two robbers in self-defense, thus changing his life forever.
The film was in the main competition for the 2005 Palme d’Or. The film was put into limited release in the United States on September 23, 2005, and wide release on September 30, 2005.
Tom Stall is a diner owner who lives in the small (fictional) town of Millbrook, Indiana, with a loving wife Edie, teenage son Jack, and daughter Sarah. One night, two men attempt to rob the restaurant. When a waitress is threatened, Tom deftly kills both robbers with surprising skill and precision. He is hailed as a hero by his family and the townspeople, and the incident makes him a local celebrity. Tom is visited by scarred gangster Carl Fogarty, who alleges that Tom is actually a Philadelphia gangster named Joey Cusack who had dealings with him in the Irish Mob in Philadelphia. Tom vehemently denies this, but Carl remains persistent and begins to stalk the Stall family. Under pressure from Carl and his newfound fame, Tom’s relationships with his family become strained.
Director: David Cronenberg
Writers: John Wagner (graphic novel), Vince Locke (graphic novel), Josh Olson
Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Peter MacNeill, Stephen McHattie
Cast:
| Viggo Mortensen | … | Tom Stall |
| Maria Bello | … | Edie Stall |
| Ed Harris | … | Carl Fogarty |
| William Hurt | … | Richie Cusack |
| Ashton Holmes | … | Jack Stall |
| Peter MacNeill | … | Sheriff Sam Carney |
| Stephen McHattie | … | Leland |
| Greg Bryk | … | Billy |
| Kyle Schmid | … | Bobby Singer |
| Sumela Kay | … | Judy Danvers |
| Gerry Quigley | … | Mick |
| Deborah Drakeford | … | Charlotte |
| Heidi Hayes | … | Sarah Stall |
| Aidan Devine | … | Charlie Roarke |
| Bill MacDonald | … | Frank Mulligan |
| Michelle McCree | … | Jenny Wyeth |
| Ian Matthews | … | Ruben |
| R.D. Reid | … | Pat |
| Morgan Kelly | … | Bobby’s Buddy |
| Martha Reilly | … | Shoe Saleswoman |
| Jason Barbeck | … | Richie’s Thug |
| Bruce Beaton | … | Richie’s Thug |
| Neven Pajkic | … | Richie’s Thug |
| Brendan Connor | … | Local TV Reporter |
| Nick Antonacci | … | Local TV Reporter |
| John Watson | … | Baseball Coach |
| Don Allison | … | TV Broadcaster |
| Brittany Payer | … | Motel Girl |
| Mitch Boughs | … | Kid in Diner |
| April Mullen | … | Kid in Diner |
| George King | … | Hospital Well-Wisher |
| Shawn Campbell | … | Orderly |
| Stephen Arbuckle | … | Jared |
| Connor Price | … | Kid |
| Jacob Rolfe | … | Guy in Bar |
| Evan Rose | … | ‘Hulk’ Boy |
| Michael Stevens | … | Guy on the Street |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia