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Release Date:
30 September 2005 (USA)
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Tagline:
Everyone has something to hide. more
Plot:
A mild-mannered man becomes a local hero through an act of violence, which sets off repercussions that will shake his family to its very core. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 26 wins
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31 nominations
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(103 articles)
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Cronenberg hits a deep nerve brilliantly
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 | |
| Sumela Kay | ... | Judy Danvers | |
| Gerry Quigley | ... | Mick | |
| Deborah Drakeford | ... | Charlotte | |
| Heidi Hayes | ... | Sarah Stall | |
| Aidan Devine | ... | Charlie Roarke | |
| Bill MacDonald | ... | Frank Mulligan |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
A History of Violence (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong brutal violence, graphic sexuality, nudity, language and some drug use.
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Runtime:
96 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Finland:K-15 |
Canada:16+ (Quebec) |
Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
Philippines:R-13 (cut) |
Australia:MA |
Singapore:R21 |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) |
Netherlands:16 |
Argentina:16 |
France:-12 |
Spain:18 |
South Korea:18 |
Hong Kong:III |
Japan:R-15 |
Indonesia:Dewasa |
Czech Republic:15 |
Mexico:C |
Brazil:18 |
Sweden:15 |
Australia:R (original rating) |
New Zealand:R18 |
Malaysia:(Banned) |
Portugal:M/16 |
Iceland:16 |
Germany:18 (bw) |
Italy:T (re-rated) |
Italy:VM14 (original rating) |
USA:R (certificate #41604) |
Israel:16 |
UK:18 |
Ireland:18 |
Norway:18
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The names of "William Orser" and "LeLand Jones" are a play on the name of the character actor Leland Orser.
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Goofs:
Errors in geography: When Tom/Joey arrives in Philadelphia, he says he has been driving for 15-16 hours. From even the farthest point in Indiana, where he supposedly lives, the drive would take about 11 hours.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
William Orser: So we keep headin' east?
Leland Jones: Yeah, that's the idea.
William Orser: Stay out of the big cities?
Leland Jones: Uh-huh.
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William Orser: So we keep headin' east?
Leland Jones: Yeah, that's the idea.
William Orser: Stay out of the big cities?
Leland Jones: Uh-huh.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Too Commercial for Cannes (2006)
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Soundtrack:
Life of a Fool
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FAQ
Was Tom schizophrenic?Is A History of Violence based on a book?
Why does Bobby try to goad Jack into starting a fight, instead of just beating him up?
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I expected bloody senselessness and instead saw a film laden with the deepest human emotions. It was real. From youthful loving to hard violence, from simple innocent joys to the full depth of adult violence and sex, and ultimate redemption, this film has it all. Every piece of clothing and set, every camera angle and lighting propelled the story relentlessly. I was never bored, and never overwhelmed with overdone violence. Nothing was gratuitous. Viggo Mortensen proved he's one of the finest actors to come along in a long while. Maria Bello carries so much on her talented shoulders. With Mortensen she shines with alternately warming and heartbreaking truthfulness. Ed Harris was delightfully menacing, and William Hurt gave the liveliest and best performance I've seen from him.
This movie is about truth and redemption. It's the best film I've seen in a very long time. Kudos to Cronenberg, Mortensen, Bello, and all the cast and crew for what was for me a nearly perfect movie.
See it, then see it again. It's brilliant.