Burning Bed [VHS] Actors : Farrah Fawcett, Paul Le Mat, Richard Masur, Grace Zabriskie, Penelope Milford Director : Robert Greenwald Studio : Anchor Bay by Anchor Bay Release Date : 1997-05-28 Publisher : Anchor Bay Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days EAN : 9786303581309 UPC : 009209116055 Avg. Customer Rating:(based on 52 reviews)
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Editorial Reviews for 'Burning Bed [VHS]'
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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
Customer Reviews for 'Burning Bed [VHS]'
Memorable
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
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
Seen this movie years ago, glad to see it is on DVD, Farrah Fawcett gives a riveting performance in this movie.
The Burning Bed
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!
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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