The Burning Bed
"He didn't know how to stop it... she did."
Originally released in 1984. The Burning Bed is a crime/drama film. directed by Robert Greenwald.
Starring Farrah Fawcett-Majors, Paul Le Mat, and Richard Masur
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (50 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Farrah Fawcett-Majors
as Francine Hughes
Paul Le Mat
as Mickey Hughes
Richard Masur
as Aryon Greydanus
Grace Zabriskie
as Flossie Hughes
Penelope Milford
as Gaby
Christa Denton
as Christy, Age 12
James T. Callahan
as Berlin Hughes
Gary Grubbs
as District Attorney
David Andrews
as Wimpy Hughes
James Hampton
as Police Witness
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Tisch/Avnet Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Burning Bed 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 ...
Who directed The Burning Bed?
The Burning Bed was directed by Robert Greenwald.
How long is The Burning Bed?
The Burning Bed has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Burning Bed released?
The Burning Bed was released on October 8, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Burning Bed?
The main cast of The Burning Bed includes Farrah Fawcett-Majors, Paul Le Mat, Richard Masur, Grace Zabriskie, Penelope Milford.