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.
Cookie's Fortune
Welcome to Holly Springs... home of murder, mayhem and catfish enchiladas.
Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.
Top Billed Cast
Glenn Close Camille Dixon
Julianne Moore Cora Duvall
Liv Tyler Emma Duvall
Chris O'Donnell Jason Brown
Charles S. Dutton Willis Richland
Patricia Neal Jewel Mae "Cookie" Orcutt
Ned Beatty Lester Boyle
Courtney B. Vance Otis Tucker
Donald Moffat Jack Palmer
Lyle Lovett Manny Hood
Danny Darst Billy Cox
Matt Malloy Eddie "The Expert" Pitts
Randle Mell Patrick Freeman
Niecy Nash-Betts Wanda Carter
Rufus Thomas Theo Johnson
Ruby Wilson Josie Martin
Preston Strobel Ronnie Freeman
Anne Whitfield Mrs. Henderson / Herodias
Hank Worsham Tigellinus
Kenny Pillow Soldier #1
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