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A History of Violence

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7.1
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A History of Violence
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Running time
97 min.
Country
United States United States
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Genre
Thriller. Drama | Mafia. Based on a Comic. Small Town Life (North-american). Crime
Synopsis
Based on the graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke, "A History of Violence" stars Viggo Mortensen as Tom Stall, a pillar of a small town community who runs a diner and lives a happy and quiet life with his wife (Maria Bello) and two children. But their lives are forever changed when Stall thwarts an attempted robbery and is lauded as a hero by the media, attracting the attention of some mobsters (William Hurt and Ed Harris) who believe he is someone else.
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Awards
2005: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Supporting Actor (William Hurt), Adapted Screenplay
2005: 2 Nominations for Golden Globe: Best Movie Drama, Actress Drama
2005: Nominated BAFTA Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay
2005: Nominated for Palme d´Or (Golden Palm) in Cannes: Best Director
2005: Nominated for Cesar: Best Foreign Language Picture
2005: David di Donatello Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Film
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