A History of Violence

Based on the graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke, David Cronenberg's compelling drama stars Viggo Mortensen as Tom Stall, a small-town diner owner and family man who becomes a local hero when he kills two men who attempt to rob his restaurant. The media frenzy that follows attracts the attention of a Philly mobster (Ed Harris), forcing Stall to come to grips with his long-buried past. With Maria Bello and William Hurt. 96 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby TrueHD 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), Spanish; audio commentary by Cronenberg; featurettes; deleted scene; theatrical trailer.