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DRAMA . 1986 . 1h 30m . 6.5/10

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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.

Starring Tuesday Weld, Geraldine Fitzgerald, River Phoenix
6.5/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
1986
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Cast
Tuesday Weld stars as Georgia Benfield in Circle of Violence: A Family Drama.
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Circle of Violence: A Family Drama was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Overview
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 f...
Circle of Violence: A Family Drama is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

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Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
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Rating
6.5/10 (4 votes)

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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.
How long is Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?
Circle of Violence: A Family Drama has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?
The cast of Circle of Violence: A Family Drama includes Tuesday Weld, Geraldine Fitzgerald, River Phoenix, Peter Bonerz, Philip Sterling.
What is the rating of Circle of Violence: A Family Drama?
Circle of Violence: A Family Drama has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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