Circle of Violence: A Family Drama

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.

Directed by David Greene, Circle of Violence: A Family Drama leans on a strong ensemble — Tuesday Weld, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Peter Bonerz — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1986.