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Overview
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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
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Diner
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Mobster
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Identity
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Small Town
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Self Defense
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 26 wins
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31 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(69 articles)
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Well, what did you expect?
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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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Aspect Ratio:
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 |
South Korea:18 |
Spain: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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Trivia:
The fictitious town that the film is set in (Millbrook, Indiana) is named after the town where the film was actually shot (Millbrook, Ontario, Canada). The scenes set in Philadelphia were actually shot in Toronto, Canada.
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Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When William Orser drives the car in front of the office at the beginning of the movie, the boom and some crewmembers are reflected in the front fender.
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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:
References Dirty Harry (1971)
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Soundtrack:
Life of a Fool
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FAQ
Was Richie offering to spare Tom's life when he calls him in the middle of the night?A Note Regarding Spoilers
Why does Bobby try to goad Jack into starting a fight, instead of just beating him up?
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I read through a lot of these comments, and it seems quite a few people who have given this film a bad rating based their judgment on either the sex scenes, or the gore (or both). Well, it's called "A History of Violence", and it's directed by David Cronenberg! What did they expect? The film is, simply put, amazing. Anyone who enjoys Cronenberg's other films will greatly appreciate this one. It speaks on many levels, and I suggest seeing it more than once to fully take it all in. Beautiful performances all around. I felt as though that is how people put in a situation like that would really act. I had a smile on my face the entire film because I have been waiting all summer (or longer) for a film of this caliber, and it was worth it.