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The Burning Bed

19841h 40mRobert Greenwald
IMDb 7.2

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

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.

CrimeDramaTV Movie
Domestic ViolenceKillerBitingAngryDetachedAggressiveGrimMaliciousAnxiousDramatic

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What is The Burning Bed (1984) about?

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.

Who stars in The Burning Bed?

The Burning Bed stars Farrah Fawcett (Francine Hughes), Paul Le Mat (Mickey Hughes), Richard Masur (Aryon Greydanus), Grace Zabriskie (Flossie Hughes), Penelope Milford (Gaby). The film was directed by Robert Greenwald.

How long is The Burning Bed?

The Burning Bed has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984.

Is The Burning Bed worth watching?

The Burning Bed holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Crime, Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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