Circle of Violence: A Family Drama (1986)
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.
Director: David Greene
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 12, 1986
Cast
- Tuesday Weld - Georgia Benfield
- Geraldine Fitzgerald - Charlotte Kessling
- River Phoenix - Chris Benfield
- Peter Bonerz - Peter Benfield
- Philip Sterling - Jim McLane
- Ellen Travolta - Marion
- Zoaunne LeRoy - Florence McLane
- Sue Giosa - Dr. Kalmeir
- Bradley Lieberman - Mark
Screenplay
Production: Lorimar Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
parent child relationship, family crisis, family abuse
More Films by Director: David Greene
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, Philip Sterling, Ellen Travolta.
- How long is Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?
- Circle of Violence: A Family Drama has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?
- Circle of Violence: A Family Drama is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Circle of Violence: A Family Drama produced?
- Circle of Violence: A Family Drama was produced in United States of America.