Curse of the Starving Class (1994)
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
Cast
James Woods as Weston TateKathy Bates as Ella TateRandy Quaid as TaylorHenry Thomas as Wesley TateKristin Fiorella as Emma TateLouis Gossett Jr. as EllisJim Fitzpatrick as Emerson (as James Fitzpatrick)Mark Hanson as Bar Patron (uncredited)Dea ViseMore like this
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