A History of Violence [Blu Ray] [4K] [The Criterion Collection] [Arrives in 30 Days] No Minimum Order

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A History of Violence –4K UHD + Blu-ray Special EditionDirected by David CronenbergIn David Cronenberg’s subtly provocative film, one of his most celebrated, all is not as it initially seems. In his first of many collaborations with the director, Viggo Mortensen delivers a highly nuanced performance as Tom Stall, a small-town husband and father who is hailed as a hero when he kills the would-be perpetrators of a violent robbery. But how did this ordinary family man dispatch them with such skill? Working with an exceptional cast that also includes Maria Bello, Ed Harris, and William Hurt, Cronenberg slyly deconstructs the mythos of the American action hero, posing elemental questions about identity, human nature, and the violence that we both abhor and can’t look away from.Key FeaturesNew 4K digital restoration of the international cut, supervised by director of photography Peter Suschitzky and approved by David CronenbergOne 4K UHD disc in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray disc with the film and special features5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrackAudio commentary featuring David CronenbergNew interview with screenwriter Josh Olson, conducted by writer-producer Tom BernardoExcerpts of Cronenberg and Viggo Mortensen in conversation at the 2014 Toronto International Film FestivalActs of Violence, a documentary on the making of the film with behind-the-scenes footageThree featurettes and deleted scene with commentary by CronenbergTrailer and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingEssay by critic Nathan LeeSpecial FeaturesFeatureDescription4K Digital RestorationNew 4K restoration of the international cut, supervised by Peter Suschitzky and approved by David Cronenberg.4K UHD + Blu-ray SetIncludes one 4K UHD disc and one Blu-ray disc with the film and special features.Audio CommentaryDavid Cronenberg provides in-depth insight into the making and themes of the film.Interview with Josh OlsonScreenwriter Josh Olson discusses the script and collaboration with Cronenberg, conducted by Tom Bernardo.Cronenberg & Mortensen ConversationExcerpts from the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival conversation between director and lead actor.Acts of Violence DocumentaryBehind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the film.Featurettes & Deleted SceneThree featurettes and a deleted scene with commentary by Cronenberg.TrailerIncludes the original theatrical trailer.EssayEssay by critic Nathan Lee exploring the film’s themes of identity, morality, and violence.