CANADA · 2005

A History of Violence

David Cronenberg
New Hollywood identity and duality violence and its consequences small town america family secrets crime and morality
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An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.

Year2005
CountryCanada
DirectorDavid Cronenberg
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