1994 · R · 1h 42m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: J. Michael McClary
Writers: Sam Shepard, Bruce Beresford
Music by: Frank Hames, John Bryant
Cinematography: Richard Quinlan
Editor: Dean Goodhill