Burning Bridges

Burning Bridges

1990 · 86 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama, TV Movie

Fact-based story of a woman who suffered a nervous breakdown after having an extra-marital affair.

Directed by Sheldon Larry · Written by Judith Paige Mitchell

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