The Burning Bed
“He didn't know how to stop it... she did.”
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.
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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
Heather Rich
Christy, Age 6
Justin Gocke
Jimmy, Age 4
Elizabeth Lyn Fraser
Nicole
Ben Fuhrman
Henry Eckworth
Kimberley Dashiell
Ann
Fred D. Scott
Mr. Barlow
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Greenwald
- Screenplay & Story
- Faith McNulty, Rose Leiman Goldemberg
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- The Burning Bed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Tisch/Avnet Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Greenwald
Faith McNulty, Rose Leiman Goldemberg
Charles Gross
Isidore Mankofsky
Richard Fetterman, Michael A. Stevenson
Jon Avnet, Steve Tisch, Carol Schreder
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Gross
Original Music Composer
Richard Fetterman
Editor
Michael A. Stevenson
Editor
Carol Schreder
Producer
Isidore Mankofsky
Director of Photography
Robert Greenwald
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Burning Bed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 in it asleep.
Who directed The Burning Bed?
The Burning Bed was directed by Robert Greenwald.
Who stars in The Burning Bed?
The principal cast of The Burning Bed includes Farrah Fawcett, Paul Le Mat, Richard Masur, Grace Zabriskie, Penelope Milford.
When was The Burning Bed released and how long is it?
The Burning Bed was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Burning Bed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Burning Bed was composed by Charles Gross.
Is The Burning Bed based on a book or true story?
The Burning Bed is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Faith McNulty".