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
Morgan Saylor Mary Beth Connolly
Sophie Lowe Priscilla Connolly
Margo Martindale Enid Nora Devlin
June Squibb Susie Gallagher
Annette O'Toole Gail Maguire
Marceline Hugot Doreen Burke
Gayle Rankin Alexis
Will Brittain Officer Justin Brennan
Skipp Sudduth Officer Coletti
Ebon Moss-Bachrach Gorski
David Coffin Singing Fishman
David Pridemore Singing Fishman
Adam Wolf Mayerson Singing Fisherman
Mark S. Cartier Singing Fisherman
Meredith Holzman Dee
Linda Shary Mary Margaret Connolly
Owen Burke Paulie
Neil Odoms Bob Gallagher
Kendrey Rodriguez Beauty Shop Girl
Mary Coombs Bartender
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