The Burning Bed
In this 1984 drama directed by Robert Greenwald, Farrah Fawcett delivers a powerful performance as Francine Hughes, a woman trapped in an abusive marriage. The film explores the harrowing realities of domestic violence and the lengths to which one might go to escape it. Based on a true story, the narrative is both gripping and heart-wrenching, shedding light on a critical social issue. The movie can be viewed on Soap2day for free.
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Director: Robert Greenwald
Actors: Christa Denton, David Andrews, Farrah Fawcett, Gary Grubbs, Grace Zabriskie, James Hampton, James T. Callahan, Paul Le Mat, Penelope Milford, Richard Masur
Country: United States of America
Company: Fries Entertainment, Tisch/Avnet Productions Inc.
Awards: Nominated for 8 Primetime Emmys, 3 wins & 17 nominations total
Duration:
1h 35minRelease: 1984
Release Date: 1984-10-08
IMDb: 7.2
TMDB: 6.9
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
FilmAffinity: 5.8