Long-missing Philadelphia mobster Joey Cusack (Viggo Mortensen) has been pulled back into his old life. He goes to confront his brother and mob member, Richie Cusack (William Hurt), to finally settle his debt. Unfortunately, he can't talk his way out of this. About A History of Violence (September 23, 2005): In this stylized thriller from director David Cronenberg, Viggo Mortensen stars as Tom McKenna, a well-respected man who leads a quiet, charmed life with his loving wife and family in a small town. But when he kills a robber in self-defense at the diner he runs, Tom is lauded by the national media as a vigilante hero. Unfortunately, the media spotlight also brings him to the attention of some sleazy criminals who recognize Tom as a former associate gone underground. Now, to protect his family from certain peril, Tom must return to his secret past and confront A History of Violence. Also starring Maria Bello, Ed Harris and William Hurt. Subscribe to Warner Bros. Rewind! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsQQo8qb62ikp9kc954V7eQ?sub_confirmation=1 About Warner Bros. Rewind: Welcome to Warner Bros. Rewind! Flash back to the 80s, 90s and early 2000s for your favorite films. From nostalgia filled hits like The Neverending Story, The Iron Giant and The Goonies to action-packed classics like Training Day, Blade Runner, The Matrix and Goodfellas; Warner Bros. Rewind is your one way transport back to the 20th Century. #AHistoryofViolence #ViggoMortensen