The Burning Bed
“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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
About The Burning Bed
The Burning Bed is a 1984 English-language crime, drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Greenwald. The cast is led by Farrah Fawcett, Paul Le Mat, Richard Masur. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel .
The Burning Bed was produced by Tisch/Avnet Productions Inc. and made in United States of America. It was released on October 8, 1984.
- Director
- Robert Greenwald
- Release date
- October 8, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Tisch/Avnet Productions Inc.
The Burning Bed cast & crew
The Burning Bed was directed by Robert Greenwald.
The cast features 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, and Christa Denton as Christy, Age 12.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charles Gross, cinematography is by Isidore Mankofsky, and it was produced by Steve Tisch and Carol Schreder.
Is The Burning Bed worth watching?
The Burning Bed holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 52 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and tv movie, The Burning Bed is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Burning Bed
Farrah Fawcett
Francine Hughes
Paul Le Mat
Mickey Hughes
Richard Masur
Aryon Greydanus
Grace Zabriskie
Flossie Hughes
Penelope Milford
Gaby
Christa Denton
Christy, Age 12
James T. Callahan
Berlin Hughes
Gary Grubbs
District Attorney
David Andrews
Wimpy Hughes
James Hampton
Police Witness
Virgil Frye
Virg
Dixie K. Wade
Hazel Moran
The Burning Bed — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Burning Bed in United States?
The Burning Bed is streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Burning Bed on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Burning Bed is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Burning Bed in?
The Burning Bed is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Burning Bed?
The Burning Bed runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Burning Bed rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 52 ratings.
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