A history of violence
Type
Label
A history of violence
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
18A
Main title
A history of violence
Medium
electronic resource
Runtime
95
Summary
In this stylized thriller from director David Cronenberg, Viggo Mortensen stars as Tom McKenna, a well-respected man who leads a quiet, charmed life with his loving wife and family in a small town. But when he kills a robber in self-defense at the diner he runs, Tom is lauded by the national media as a vigilante hero. Unfortunately, the media spotlight also brings him to the attention of some sleazy criminals who recognize Tom as a former associate gone underground. Now, to protect his family from certain peril, Tom must return to his secret past and confront A History of Violence. Also starring Maria Bello, Ed Harris and William Hurt
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Contributor
Subject
Content
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Outgoing Resources
- Contributor16
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- Subject10
- Content1
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