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A History of Violence
CANADA · 2005

A History of Violence

David Cronenberg
identity and duality violence and its consequences small-town America family secrets crime and morality
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Synopsis

An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.

Cinema Atlas Connection
I would probably say Drive is a fairy tale. I think it's almost like one of those European movies, it's not really an American film. It’s definitely inspired by films like Blue Collar, Taxi Driver, A History of Violence.
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