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What is A History of Violence about?
A History of Violence follows the story of Tom Stall, a seemingly ordinary family man and diner owner who is forced to confront his dark past when he is accused of being a professional hitman. After Tom kills two robbers in self-defense, he is hailed as a hero and his life becomes consumed by unwanted attention. Carl Fogarty, a scarred gangster, recognizes Tom from his past and accuses him of being Joey Cusack, a Philadelphia hitman. As Carl stalks the Stall family, Tom's relationships with his loved ones become strained. When Carl kidnaps Tom's son Jack as leverage to get him to return to Philadelphia with them, Tom must face his past and confront Carl in order to save his family. The film explores themes of identity, violence, and the consequences of our actions.
What movies are similar to A History of Violence?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as A History of Violence include Law Abiding Citizen, Unthinkable, Lucky Number Slevin, The Departed, No Country for Old Men, The Town.
When was A History of Violence released in theaters?
A History of Violence was released in theaters on September 30, 2005.