Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- J. Michael McClaryDirector
- Sam ShepardWriter
- Bruce BeresfordScreenplay
- Frank HamesOriginal Music Composer
- John BryantOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- James WoodsWeston Tate
- Kathy BatesElla Tate
- Randy QuaidTaylor
- Henry ThomasWesley Tate
- Kristin FiorellaEmma Tate
- Louis Gossett Jr.Ellis
- Jim FitzpatrickEmerson (as James Fitzpatrick)
- Mark HansonBar Patron (uncredited)
- Dea ViseCast