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Curse of the Starving Class

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Curse of the Starving Class

3.8

1h 42m

1994

Synopsis

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.

Director

J. Michael McClary

Drama

farmcoming of agepovertyalcoholic

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Cast & Crew

James Woods

James Woods

as Weston Tate

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

as Ella Tate

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

as Taylor

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

as Wesley Tate

Kristin Fiorella

as Emma Tate

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

as Ellis

Jim Fitzpatrick

Jim Fitzpatrick

as Emerson (as James Fitzpatrick)

Mark Hanson

Mark Hanson

as Bar Patron (uncredited)

Dea Vise

Dea Vise

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