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A History of Violence is a 2005 neo-noir crime film based on the 1997 graphic novel of the same name by John Wagner and Vince Locke. The film follows Tom Stall, a small-town diner owner whose life is turned upside down when he kills two men in self-defense. As the media and police investigate, Tom's past as a mob enforcer is revealed, forcing him to confront his violent nature.