Movie Description
Curse of the Starving Class
(1994)Overview
Curse of the Starving Class is a play by Sam Shepard, considered the first of a series on family tragedies. Drama about a dirt-poor 1950's-era farm family. Dad's a foul talking drunk and Mom is desperately trying to save what's left of their family life.
Featured Crew
- Director : J. Michael McClary
- Producer : William S. Gilmore,Harel Goldstein
- Writer : Sam Shepard
- Editor : Dean Goodhill
- Cast : James Woods,Kathy Bates,Randy Quaid,Henry Thomas,Kristin Fiorella,Louis Gossett Jr.,Jim Fitzpatrick,Mark Hanson,Dea Vise
Cast
Weston Tate
Ella Tate
Taylor
Wesley Tate
Emma Tate
Ellis
Emerson (as James Fitzpatrick)
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleCurse of the Starving Class
Status Released
Release Information
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1994-09-13
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 42m
Production CompaniesBreakheart Films,August Entertainment,Banque Paribas
Genres
- Drama































