Movie·1994·1h 42m
Curse of the Starving Class
Directed By
J. Michael McClary
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Sam Shepard
Producer
Mark Amin, Bruce Beresford
Cinematography
Richard Quinlan
Music
Frank Hames
Editor
Dean Goodhill
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
8 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
James Woods
Weston Tate
Kathy Bates
Ella Tate
Randy Quaid
Taylor
Henry Thomas
Wesley Tate
Kristin Fiorella
Emma Tate
Louis Gossett Jr.
Ellis
Jim Fitzpatrick
Emerson (as James Fitzpatrick)
Mark Hanson
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Dea Vise
// crew
Crew
J. Michael McClary
Director
Sam Shepard
Writer
Mark Amin
Executive Producer
Bruce Beresford
Executive Producer, Screenplay
David M. Goldstein
Executive Producer
William B. O'Boyle
Executive Producer
William S. Gilmore
Producer
Harel Goldstein
Producer
Richard Quinlan
Director of Photography
Dean Goodhill
Editor
Frank Hames
Original Music Composer
John Bryant
Original Music Composer
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