A History of Violence
Director: David Cronenberg. Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ashton Holmes, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Peter MacNeill, Heidi Hayes, Stephen McHattie, Greg Bryk, Gerry Quigley, Deborah Drakeford, Kyle Schmid. Screenplay: Josh Olson (based on the graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke).

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B+


Academy Award Nominations and Winners:
Best Supporting Actor: William Hurt
Best Adapted Screenplay: Josh Olson

Golden Globe Nominations and Winners:
Best Picture (Drama)
Best Actress (Drama): Maria Bello

Other Awards:
New York Film Critics Circle: Best Supporting Actress (Bello); Best Supporting Actor (Hurt)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Supporting Actor (Hurt)
National Society of Film Critics: Best Director; Best Supporting Actor (Harris)

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