A History of Violence

Based On “A History of Violence”

A History of Violence is a 2005 action thriller film directed by David Cronenberg and written by Josh Olson. It is an adaptation of the 1997 DC graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke. The film stars Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, and William Hurt. In the film, a diner owner becomes a local hero after he foils an attempted robbery but has to face his past enemies to protect his family.

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Release date:

May 16, 2005

Director:

David Cronenberg

Cast:

Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes

Genre:

Thriller, Drama, Action, Detective, Crime thriller

Country:

United States, Germany

Language:

English

Year page:

2005 in adaptations