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Curse of the Starving Class
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Curse of the Starving Class

1994
Directed byJ. Michael McClary
1h 42m

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.

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James WoodsWeston TateKathy BatesElla TateRandy Quaid
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Taylor
Henry ThomasWesley Tate
Kristin FiorellaEmma Tate
Louis Gossett Jr.Ellis
Jim FitzpatrickEmerson (as James Fitzpatrick)
Mark HansonBar Patron (uncredited)
Dea Vise
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GENRES
Drama
STATUSReleased
RATING
3.8

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