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Burning Bed [VHS] | ![Burning Bed [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71403FNPPGL._SL500_.gif) | Director: Robert Greenwald
Actors: Farrah Fawcett, Paul Le Mat, Richard Masur, Grace Zabriskie, Penelope Milford
Studio: Anchor Bay
Category: Video
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Rating:  52 reviews
Sales Rank: 2330
Format: Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Discs: 1
Running Time: 95 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6303581307
UPC: 009209116055
EAN: 9786303581309
ASIN: 6303581307
Theatrical Release Date: October 8, 1984
Release Date: May 28, 1997
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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This controversial, 1984 made-for-television movie gave Farrah Fawcett her first true showcase as an actress. Playing an abused wife who kills her monstrous husband (Paul Le Mat), Fawcett demonstrates a facility with the moral ambiguities of the story, which concerns the painful but fascinating questions of where justice lies. Fine support from Richard Masur and Grace Zabriskie, and the assured direction is by Robert Greenwald (Xanadu. --Tom Keogh
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 Memorable July 23, 2010
Liz
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie is a classic example of what it is like to be in a relationship of abuse and torment, it depicts a womens frustration in trying to make decisions considering her childrens lives and herself, Farrah fawcett does this persona very well, but then she becomes very resentful and tired of all this abuse and tries to find a way out of it, I really feel for her charachter in this movie, she was a brilliant actress.
 Great Tool in Teaching Domestic Violence Unit July 13, 2010
Zelda
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I use this video as a companion to a domestic violence mock trial done during my Psychology class' Psychology and the Law unit. The Francine Hughes case was a landmark decision in the use of Battered Women's Syndrome in the courtroom and there is much supporting written material to accompany it.
Good portayals without being overly graphic or profane - suitable for classroom use.
The Burning Bed February 28, 2010
Cali (Florida, USA)
Seen this movie years ago, glad to see it is on DVD, Farrah Fawcett gives a riveting performance in this movie.
The Burning Bed February 22, 2010
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 one night, she sets the bed on fire with him in it while asleep. Farrah Fawcett at her best playing a woman savagely battered by her husband for 13 years. Even if you don't enjoy the wonderful performances, the truth of this movie should rock you into some sort of reality. A very powerful and chilling movie.
Loving Farrah! February 8, 2010
Heather Robinson (Texas)
I'm not really fond of Farrah Fawcett. But when I seen this movie I had a new respect for her as an actress. I'm 23 and I loved this movie, it focuses on spousal abuse. It lets you know what can happen when you are in one. And why you need to get out and not go back. I didn't read the book but this movie is great!
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