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Curse of the Starving Class

Curse of the Starving Class

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Drama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

102 mins

Rating

4.1/10

Release Date

13 September 1994

Country

United States of America

Cast

James Woods

James Woods

Weston Tate

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Ella Tate

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

Taylor

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

Wesley Tate

Kristin Fiorella

Kristin Fiorella

Emma Tate

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Ellis

Jim Fitzpatrick

Jim Fitzpatrick

Emerson (as James Fitzpatrick)

Mark Hanson

Mark Hanson

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Dea Vise

Dea Vise

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