A History of Violence
A History of Violence (2005)
“Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Viggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen
as Tom Stall / Joey Cusack
Maria Bello
Maria Bello
as Edie Stall
Ed Harris
Ed Harris
as Carl Fogarty
William Hurt
William Hurt
as Richie Cusack
Ashton Holmes
Ashton Holmes
as Jack Stall
Peter MacNeill
Peter MacNeill
as Sheriff Sam Carney
Stephen McHattie
Stephen McHattie
as Leland
Greg Bryk
Greg Bryk
as Billy
Kyle Schmid
Kyle Schmid
as Bobby
Sumela Kay
Sumela Kay
as Judy Danvers
Gerry Quigley
Gerry Quigley
as Mick
Deborah Drakeford
Deborah Drakeford
as CharlotteCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 96 min |
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Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.