A History of Violence (2005)

## **A History of Violence (2005) – Movie Description**
**Title:** A History of Violence
**Genre:** Crime / Thriller / Drama
**Runtime:** 1h 36m
**Overview:** Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) is a mild-mannered man living a quiet life in a small Indiana town with his wife (Maria Bello) and two children. His world is upended when he foils a brutal attempted robbery at his diner, killing two criminals in self-defense. Hailed as a local hero, Tom's newfound fame attracts the attention of a menacing mobster, Carl Fogarty (Ed Harris), who arrives in town claiming that Tom is actually "Joey Cusack," a ruthless hitman from his past in Philadelphia.
As Fogarty begins to harass Tom’s family, the veneer of his peaceful life starts to crack. Directed by David Cronenberg, this critically acclaimed thriller explores the dark nature of identity, the consequences of a hidden past, and the terrifying ways violence can ripple through a family.
**Cast:** * **Viggo Mortensen** as Tom Stall / Joey Cusack
* **Maria Bello** as Edie Stall
* **Ed Harris** as Carl Fogarty
* **William Hurt** as Richie Cusack
* **Ashton Holmes** as Jack Stall
**Director:** David Cronenberg
**Awards:** Nominated for 2 Academy Awards (Best Supporting Actor & Best Adapted Screenplay).
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