Description: This listing is for A History of Violence DVD PROMO New Sealed. Actors: Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, William Hurt, Ed Harris, Ashton HolmesDirectors: David CronenbergWriters: Josh OlsonProducers: Toby Emmerich, Chris Bender, Justis Greene, J.C. Spink, Kent AltermanFormat: Widescreen, NTSCLanguage: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)Subtitles: English, SpanishRegion: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only)Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1Number of discs: 1Rated: R - RestrictedStudio: WarnerBrothersDVD Release Date: March 14, 2006Run Time: 98 minutes 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. On the surface, David Cronenberg may seem an unlikely candidate to direct A History of Violence, but dig deeper and you'll see that he's the right man for the job. As an intellectual seeker of meaning and an avowed believer in Darwinian survival of the fittest, Cronenberg knows that the story of mild-mannered small-town diner proprietor Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) is in fact a multilayered examination of inbred human behavior, beginning when Tom's skillful killing of two would-be robbers draws unwanted attention to his idyllic family life in rural Indiana. He's got a loving wife (Maria Bello) and young daughter (Heidi Hayes) who are about to learn things about Tom they hadn't suspected, and a teenage son (Ashton Holmes) who has inherited his father's most prominent survival trait, manifesting itself in ways he never expected. By the time Tom has come into contact with a scarred villain (Ed Harris) and connections that lead him to a half-crazy kingpin (William Hurt, in a spectacular cameo), Cronenberg has plumbed the dark depths of human nature so skillfully that A History of Violence stands well above the graphic novel that inspired it (indeed, Cronenberg was unaware of the source material behind Josh Olson's chilling adaptation). With hard-hitting violence that's as sudden as it is graphically authentic, this is A History of Violence that's worthy of serious study and widespread acclaim. Thanks for checking out all of our various treasures! We have many similar items by similar artists, so make sure you search our store and combine purchases for additional discounts and savings on shipping! We also have a ton of stuff not listed yet, so if you're looking for a specific title or additional artist items, please inquire as we may have it sitting here someplace or can easily find it for you! Thanks again for the visit and good luck in your "Treasure" search!
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Rating: R
Format: DVD
Region Code: DVD: 1 (US, Canada...)
Edition: Promo
Language: English
Movie/TV Title: A History of Violence
Genre: Action & Adventure, Action
Sub-Genre: Thriller
Type: Movie