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Circle of Violence: A Family Drama
6.8 / 10• 1986• 1h 30m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Tuesday Weld
Georgia Benfield
Lead
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Charlotte Kessling
Peter Bonerz
Peter Benfield
River Phoenix
Chris Benfield
Philip Sterling
Jim McLane
Zoaunne LeRoy
Florence McLane
Ellen Travolta
Marion
SG
Sue Giosa
Dr. Kalmeir
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Greene's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Circle of Violence: A Family Drama is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
