The Burning Bed

The Burning Bed

He didn't know how to stop it... she did.

1984 · 100 min · ★ 6.9 · Crime, Drama, TV Movie

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 Greenwald

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