The Burning Bed
1984 · 1h 40m · Crime, Drama, TV Movie · United States of America · Rated 12 (NL)
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.
Directed by
Robert GreenwaldBased on the novel by
Faith McNulty6.4Smart score
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