A History of Violence
Summary: 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.
Release Date: September 30, 2005
Director:
David Cronenberg
Runtime: 1 h 36 min
MPAA: R
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 32,000,000
Domestic: $ 31,504,633
International: $ 29,880,432
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