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.

Top Cast

James WoodsWeston Tate

Kathy BatesElla Tate

Randy QuaidTaylor

Henry ThomasWesley Tate

Kristin FiorellaEmma Tate

Louis Gossett Jr.Ellis

Jim FitzpatrickEmerson (as James Fitzpatrick)

Mark HansonBar Patron (uncredited)