23 Sep 2005
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Top Billed Cast
Nicolas Cage Bill Firpo
Jon Lovitz Dave Firpo
Dana Carvey Alvin Firpo
Mädchen Amick Sarah Collins
Florence Stanley Edna 'Ma' Firpo
Donald Moffat Clifford Anderson
Angela Paton Hattie Anderson
John Ashton Ed Dawson
Richard Jenkins Agent Shaddus Peyser
Paul Lazar Timmy
Vic Manni Vic Mazzucci
Richard B. Shull Father Ritter
Jack Heller Chief Parole Officer
Greg Ellwand Cop #1
Kirk Dunn Cop #2
Andrew Miller Deputy Myers
Sean McCann Chief Burnell
Gerard Parkes Father Gorenzel
Vivian Reis Lila
Bernard Behrens Doc Milgrom
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