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.
The Con Is On
And it won't be their last
In an effort to avoid paying off a massive gambling debt to a notorious mobster in England, a couple flees to Los Angeles and hatch a jewel theft plot.
Top Billed Cast
Uma Thurman Harriet Fox
Tim Roth Peter Fox
Alice Eve Jackie
Parker Posey Gina
Sofía Vergara Vivien
李美琪 Irina Solokov
Crispin Glover Gabriel Anderson
Stephen Fry Sidney
Melissa Sue Anderson Guest Two
Wilmer Calderon Vlad
Carly Steel Journalist (as Carly Steele)
Sharon Maughan Lady Victoria
Susan Traylor Diane St. Cliare
Ashley Williams 
Daniel Franzese 
Jeff Bosley Handsome Man
Edward Zo Kim Kim
Richard Alan Reid Bell Boy
Teresa Yenque Juanita
Philip Pavel Hotel Manager
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