Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director J. Michael McClary
Writers Sam Shepard, Bruce Beresford
Studio Breakheart Films
Rating 4.6/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

James Woods

James Woods

Weston Tate

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Ella Tate

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

Taylor

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

Wesley Tate

Kristin Fiorella

Emma Tate

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Ellis

Jim Fitzpatrick

Jim Fitzpatrick

Emerson (as James Fitzpatrick)

Mark Hanson

Mark Hanson

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Dea Vise

Dea Vise

Frequently Asked Questions

Curse of the Starving Class was released on September 13, 1994.

The runtime of Curse of the Starving Class is 1h 42m.

Curse of the Starving Class is a Drama movie.

Curse of the Starving Class has a rating of 4.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

Curse of the Starving Class is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Curse of the Starving Class was directed by J. Michael McClary.

The main cast of Curse of the Starving Class includes James Woods, Kathy Bates, Randy Quaid.

Curse of the Starving Class is originally in English.