Circle of Violence: A Family Drama
Synopsis
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.
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Tuesday Weld
Georgia Benfield
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Charlotte Kessling
Peter Bonerz
Peter Benfield
River Phoenix
Chris Benfield
Philip Sterling
Jim McLane
Zoaunne LeRoy
Florence McLane
Ellen Travolta
Marion
Sue Giosa
Dr. Kalmeir
Christina Maria Hutter
Addie
Bradley Lieberman
Mark
Jeanne Dougherty
Neighbor
Jeanette Miller
Woman Singer
Adele Gilbert
Mrs. Edwards
Jamie Jamison
Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- William Wood
- Original Title
- Circle of Violence: A Family Drama
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Greene
William Wood
Bill Finnegan, Patricia Finnegan
Department Leadership Roster
David Greene
Director
William Wood
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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?
The principal cast of Circle of Violence: A Family Drama includes Tuesday Weld, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Peter Bonerz, River Phoenix, Philip Sterling.
When was Circle of Violence: A Family Drama released and how long is it?
Circle of Violence: A Family Drama was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?
Circle of Violence: A Family Drama holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).