Curse of the Starving Class
1994·Movie·
·1h 42min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeFamily BondsThe Human ConditionLove Conquers AllSacrificeMan Vs. Nature
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersBroken DreamsDysfunctional Family DynamicsParent-Child ConflictMoral DilemmasDomestic StrugglesAlcoholismPoverty And Its ConsequencesPursuit Of The American Dream
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- Narrative
- Place
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- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
J. Michael McClary, Richard Quinlan
Written by:
Sam Shepard
Produced by:
Harel Goldstein, Bruce Beresford, Mark Amin
Composed by:
Frank Hames, John Bryant
Cast
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