The Burning Bed (1984)

6.9/10 • 100 min • Crime Drama TV Movie

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.

Cast

Farrah Fawcett

Francine Hughes

Paul Le Mat

Richard Masur

Aryon Greydanus

Grace Zabriskie

Penelope Milford

Christa Denton

Christy, Age 12

James T. Callahan

Gary Grubbs

District Attorney

James Hampton

Virgil Frye

Virg

Justin Gocke

Jimmy, Age 4

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