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Curse of the Starving Class

Curse of the Starving Class

J. Michael McClary

1994

  • Drama
4.6

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.

Cast & crew

  • J. Michael McClaryDirector
  • James WoodsWeston Tate
  • Kathy BatesElla Tate
  • Randy QuaidTaylor
  • Henry ThomasWesley Tate
  • Kristin FiorellaEmma Tate
  • Louis Gossett Jr.Ellis
  • Jim FitzpatrickEmerson (as James Fitzpatrick)
  • Mark HansonBar Patron (uncredited)

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