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Movie
Curse of the Starving Class
Released: September 13, 1994 (1994)
Runtime: 102 minutes
Genres: Drama
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Ellis
Age at release: 58
- James Woods as Weston Tate
Age at release: 47
- Kathy Bates as Ella Tate
Age at release: 46
- Randy Quaid as Taylor
Age at release: 43
- Jim Fitzpatrick as Emerson (as James Fitzpatrick)
Age at release: 35
- Henry Thomas as Wesley Tate
Age at release: 23
- Kristin Fiorella as Emma Tate
Age at release: Unknown
- Mark Hanson as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown