Curse of the Starving Class

Curse of the Starving Class (1994)

September 13th, 19941h 42min

Drama
41%

Overview

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.


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