The Burning Bed (1984)

  • NR
  • 10/08/1984 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 40m

He didn't know how to stop it... she did.

Overview

An abused battered wife has had enough of husband beating up on her. Everywhere she turns for help, there's not much anyone will do. After he rapes her one night, she sets the bed on fire with him in it asleep.

Robert Greenwald

Director

Faith McNulty

Novel

Cast

Farrah Fawcett's headshot

Farrah Fawcett

Francine Hughes
Paul Le Mat's headshot

Paul Le Mat

Mickey Hughes
Richard Masur's headshot

Richard Masur

Aryon Greydanus
Grace Zabriskie's headshot

Grace Zabriskie

Flossie Hughes
Penelope Milford's headshot

Penelope Milford

Gaby
Christa Denton's headshot

Christa Denton

Christy, Age 12
James T. Callahan's headshot

James T. Callahan

Berlin Hughes
Gary Grubbs's headshot

Gary Grubbs

District Attorney

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