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Circle of Violence: A Family Drama (1986)

Movie ★ 6.8 90 min

Drama TV Movie

Georgia Benfield, at her wit's end, loses control and begins physically abusing her elderly mother, just as Georgia had been abused herself as a child. As family and friends slowly begin to learn of the abuse, and long-buried family secrets come to light, both mother and daughter must learn to accept the past, to change what is happening at present in order to face a better future.

David Greene Director William Wood Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 12, 1986
Runtime
90 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0090846
Language
Studio
Lorimar Television

Themes

Cast

Tuesday Weld Tuesday Weld Georgia Benfield Geraldine Fitzgerald Geraldine Fitzgerald Charlotte Kessling River Phoenix River Phoenix Chris Benfield Peter Bonerz Peter Bonerz Peter Benfield Philip Sterling Philip Sterling Jim McLane Ellen Travolta Ellen Travolta Marion Zoaunne LeRoy Zoaunne LeRoy Florence McLane Sue Giosa Dr. Kalmeir Bradley Lieberman Mark

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Frequently asked questions

What is Circle of Violence: A Family Drama about?
Georgia Benfield, at her wit's end, loses control and begins physically abusing her elderly mother, just as Georgia had been abused herself as a child. As family and friends slowly begin to learn of the abuse, and long-buried family secrets come to light, both mother and daughter must learn to accept the past, to change what is happening at present in order to face a better future.
Who directed Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?
Circle of Violence: A Family Drama was directed by David Greene.
Who stars in Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?
Circle of Violence: A Family Drama stars Tuesday Weld, Geraldine Fitzgerald, River Phoenix, Peter Bonerz.
When was Circle of Violence: A Family Drama released?
Circle of Violence: A Family Drama is a 1986 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?
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