A History of Violence (2005)

A History of Violence (2005)

Synopsis:
Fascinating investigation into the nature of violent behavior involves a family man whose criminal past is revealed. Stylish, inventive, intelligent cinema, adapted from a graphic novel.
Starring:
Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello
Director:
David Cronenberg
Rated:
R

Details

Starring:
Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Stephen McHattie, Peter MacNeill, Ed Harris, Heidi Hayes, Greg Bryk, Steve Arbuckle, Sumela Kay, Morgan Kelly, April Mullen, Connor Price, Evan Rose, Kyle Schmid
Director:
David Cronenberg
Genres:
Drama, Action, Crime Drama, Crime Thrillers, Melodrama, Neo-Noir, Suspense
Rated:
R
Runtime:
96
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America, Canada
Year:
2005
Keywords:
adaptation, Americana, assumed identity, brothers, double life, endangered child, father and son, gangster, graphic novel, hit man, husband and wife, Indiana, murder, Philadelphia, small town
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Awards

    Academy Award

    Nominated

  • Best Writing (Based on Previous Material)
  • Best Supporting Actor: William Hurt
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Movie DNA

Attributes ordered and rated by our clerks.

Sleeper

8

Character Depth

9

Revenge

9

Violence

7

Disturbing

7

Blood & Gore

4

Black Humor

7

Sex

6

Complexity

8

Cinematography

6

Suspense

6

Romance

7

Fast Pace

8

Downbeat

7

Action

6

Offbeat

3

Dry Humor

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