Drama /

Score: 41%( 6 votes )

Overview: 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.

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