Circle of Violence: A Family Drama
Seen it?1986 | 90 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
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 it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Greene
- Tuesday WeldGeorgia Benfield
- Geraldine FitzgeraldCharlotte Kessling
- Peter BonerzPeter Benfield
- River PhoenixChris Benfield
- Philip SterlingJim McLane
- Zoaunne LeRoyFlorence McLane
- Ellen TravoltaMarion
- Sue GiosaDr. Kalmeir
- Christina Maria HutterAddie
- Bradley LiebermanMark