The Burning Bed(1984)
He didn't know how to stop it... she did.
The Burning Bed 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.
The Burning Bed (1984) is a crime, drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Greenwald, released on October 8, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Farrah Fawcett, Paul Le Mat, Richard Masur and Grace Zabriskie. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Greenwald
- Writers:
- Faith McNulty, Rose Leiman Goldemberg
- Producers:
- Carol Schreder
- Cinematographer:
- Isidore Mankofsky
- Composer:
- Charles Gross
- Production:
- Tisch/Avnet Productions Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Burning Bed Cast & Crew
Main cast
Farrah Fawcett
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
Virgil Frye
as Virg
- Dixie K. Wade
Dixie K. Wade
as Hazel Moran
Key crew
Directed by Robert Greenwald, written by Faith McNulty and Rose Leiman Goldemberg, produced by Carol Schreder.
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The Burning Bed Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 54 ratings.
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The Burning Bed – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Burning Bed online?
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The Burning Bed (1984) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Burning Bed?
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The main cast of The Burning Bed (1984) includes Farrah Fawcett, Paul Le Mat, Richard Masur, Grace Zabriskie and Penelope Milford. The film was directed by Robert Greenwald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Burning Bed released?
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The Burning Bed was released on October 8, 1984 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Burning Bed worth watching?
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The Burning Bed (1984) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.