Curse of the Starving Class

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.

Directed by J. Michael McClary

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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

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