Movie

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama

★ 6.8(5)19861h 30m

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Good to know

Director: David Greene
Release date: 1986-10-12
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Lorimar Television

About Circle of Violence: A Family Drama

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama is a 1986 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by David Greene, starring Tuesday Weld, Geraldine Fitzgerald and River Phoenix. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Circle of Violence: A Family Drama in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

parent child relationshipfamily crisisfamily abuse

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Circle of Violence: A Family Drama in France?+

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Circle of Violence: A Family Drama on Netflix?+

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?+

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?+

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama stars Tuesday Weld, Geraldine Fitzgerald, River Phoenix, Peter Bonerz and Philip Sterling.

When did Circle of Violence: A Family Drama come out?+

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama is a 1986 movie directed by David Greene.

What genre is Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?+

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?+

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama was directed by David Greene.