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Curse of the Starving Class
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.
Release / first air1994-09-13
Original languageEN
GenresDrama
DirectorJ. Michael McClary
WriterSam Shepard
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionBreakheart Films, August Entertainment
Cast & Crew
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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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