Curse of the Starving Class (1994): Cast
Curse of the Starving Class is a 1994 drama directed by J. Michael McClary, starring Louis Gossett Jr. as Ellis, James Woods and Kathy Bates. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- J. Michael McClary
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Breakheart Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Curse of the Starving Class About?
The premise of Curse of the Starving Class without spoilers.
Sam Shepard’s first in his family‑tragedy series portrays a destitute 1950s farm family. The father is a vulgar, alcoholic presence, while the mother fights desperately to preserve the remnants of their lives. Their bleak existence exposes the harshness of poverty and broken relationships.
Curse of the Starving Class Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- male nudity
- male frontal nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- male pubic hair
- pubic hair
- family relationships
- farm
- alcoholic
- shooting
- fight
- problem
- money
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- motel
- poverty
- 1920s
- based on play
- independent film
Curse of the Starving Class Cast & Characters
Louis Gossett Jr. leads the cast as Ellis, with James Woods as Weston Tate and Kathy Bates as Ella Tate. Directed by J. Michael McClary; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director J. Michael McClary
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Louis Gossett Jr. as Ellis -
James Woods as Weston Tate -
Kathy Bates as Ella Tate -
Randy Quaid as Taylor
Also Starring in Curse of the Starving Class
· 5 more- Henry Thomas Wesley Tate
- Mark Hanson Bar Patron (uncredited)
- Jim Fitzpatrick Emerson (as James Fitzpatrick)
- Dea Vise
- Kristin Fiorella Emma Tate
More from J. Michael McClary
One more film directed by J. Michael McClary: Annie O.
Curse of the Starving Class Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Der Fluch der hungernden Klasse” and “Eladó a családom”.
- Also known as
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- Der Fluch der hungernden Klasse
- Eladó a családom
- Проклятье голодающего класса
- A l’altre costat del paradís
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Curse of the Starving Class FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Curse of the Starving Class, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Curse of the Starving Class?
Curse of the Starving Class runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Curse of the Starving Class released?
Curse of the Starving Class was released on September 13, 1994.
Who directed Curse of the Starving Class?
Curse of the Starving Class was directed by J. Michael McClary.
More films by J. Michael McClary Who is in the cast of Curse of the Starving Class?
Curse of the Starving Class stars Louis Gossett Jr. as Ellis, James Woods as Weston Tate and Kathy Bates as Ella Tate, among 9 credited actors.
Does Curse of the Starving Class have a post-credit scene?
No. Curse of the Starving Class has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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