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    Curse of the Starving Class

    102'

    1994-09-13

    4.6

    Drama

    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.

    DirectingJ. Michael McClaryWritingSam Shepard

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    Cast

    3

    Weston Tate

    James Woods

    4

    Ella Tate

    Kathy Bates

    2

    Taylor

    Randy Quaid

    3

    Wesley Tate

    Henry Thomas

    1

    Emma Tate

    Kristin Fiorella

    2

    Ellis

    Louis Gossett Jr.

    1

    Emerson (as James Fitzpatrick)

    Jim Fitzpatrick

    1

    Bar Patron (uncredited)

    Mark Hanson

    1

    Dea Vise

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Breakheart Films
      2. August Entertainment
      3. Banque Paribas
    • Vote Count: 9
    • Popularity: 0.5145
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Curse of the Starving Class

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