Curse of the Starving Class (1994)
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: September 13, 1994
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
Screenplay
- Sam Shepard
- Bruce Beresford (Screenplay)
Music: Frank Hames, John Bryant
Cinematography: Richard Quinlan
Editing: Dean Goodhill
Production: Breakheart Films, August Entertainment, Banque Paribas
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness
Keywords
farm, coming of age, poverty, alcoholic
More Films by Director: J. Michael McClary
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Curse of the Starving Class about?
- 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.
- Who directed Curse of the Starving Class?
- Curse of the Starving Class was directed by J. Michael McClary.
- Who stars in Curse of the Starving Class?
- Curse of the Starving Class stars James Woods, Kathy Bates, Randy Quaid, Henry Thomas, Kristin Fiorella, Louis Gossett Jr..
- How long is Curse of the Starving Class?
- Curse of the Starving Class has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Curse of the Starving Class?
- Curse of the Starving Class is a Drama film.
- Where was Curse of the Starving Class produced?
- Curse of the Starving Class was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Curse of the Starving Class?
- The themes of Curse of the Starving Class include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness.