A History of Violence Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero. An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner. Details Casts Title A History of Violence Release Date 2005-09-23 Runtime 01 Hours 36 Minutes Genres Drama Thriller Crime Production Companies New Line Cinema, BenderSpink, Media I! Filmproduktion München & Company Production Countries Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America Viggo Mortensen Tom Stall / Joey Cusack Maria Bello Edie Stall Ed Harris Carl Fogarty William Hurt Richie Cusack Ashton Holmes Jack Stall Peter MacNeill Sheriff Sam Carney Stephen McHattie Leland Greg Bryk Billy Kyle Schmid Bobby Sumela Kay Judy Danvers Gerry Quigley Mick Deborah Drakeford Charlotte Heidi Hayes Sarah Stall Aidan Devine Charlie Roarke Bill MacDonald Frank Mulligan Michelle McCree Jenny Wyeth Ian Matthews Ruben R.D. Reid Pat Morgan Kelly Bobby's Buddy Martha Reilly Shoe Saleswoman Jason Barbeck Richie's Thug Bruce Beaton Richie's Thug Neven Pajkic Richie's Thug Brendan Connor Local TV Reporter Nick Antonacci Local TV Reporter John Watson Baseball Coach Don Allison TV Broadcaster Brittany Payer Motel Girl Mitch Boughs Kid in Diner April Mullen Kid in Diner George King Hospital Well-Wisher Shawn Campbell Orderly Viggo Mortensen Tom Stall