The Burning Bed(1984)
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.
Movie: The Burning Bed
Top 10 Billed Cast
Francine Hughes
Mickey Hughes
Aryon Greydanus
Flossie Hughes
Gaby
Christy, Age 12
Berlin Hughes
District Attorney
Wimpy Hughes
Police Witness
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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.
Release Date
1984-10-08
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6.9
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
He didn't know how to stop it... she did.
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