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Circle of Violence: A Family Drama (1986): Cast

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Circle of Violence: A Family Drama is a 1986 drama directed by David Greene, starring Tuesday Weld as Georgia Benfield, River Phoenix and Peter Bonerz. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Circle of Violence: A Family Drama (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
David Greene
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Circle of Violence: A Family Drama About?

The premise of Circle of Violence: A Family Drama without spoilers.

At her breaking point, Georgia Benfield lashes out, physically abusing her elderly mother, echoing the abuse she endured as a child. As relatives and friends learn of the cruelty, hidden family secrets surface. Mother and daughter must confront their past, change present dynamics, and seek a healthier future.

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • husband leaves his wife
  • husband wife relationship
  • bickering
  • abuse
  • mother daughter relationship
  • mother versus daughter
  • loss of husband
  • abusive childhood
  • elder abuse
  • abusive relationship
  • verbal abuse
  • physical abuse
+2 more
  • senility
  • parent
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Cast & crew

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama Cast & Characters

Tuesday Weld leads the cast as Georgia Benfield, with River Phoenix as Chris Benfield and Peter Bonerz as Peter Benfield. Directed by David Greene; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from David Greene

More films directed by David Greene, best-rated first: Godspell, The Girl Next Door, Bella Mafia and Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II.

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Circle of Violence: A Family Drama FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Circle of Violence: A Family Drama, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Circle of Violence: A Family Drama released?

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama was released on October 12, 1986.

Who directed Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?

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

More films by David Greene

Who is in the cast of Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?

Circle of Violence: A Family Drama stars Tuesday Weld as Georgia Benfield, River Phoenix as Chris Benfield and Peter Bonerz as Peter Benfield, among 9 credited actors.

Does Circle of Violence: A Family Drama have a post-credit scene?

No. Circle of Violence: A Family Drama has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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