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Curse of the Starving Class

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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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Status: Released

Released Date: 1994-09-13

Runtime: 102 mins

Director: J. Michael McClary

Writer: Sam Shepard

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama

Original title: Curse of the Starving Class

Production Companies: Breakheart Films, August Entertainment, Banque Paribas

Production Countries: United States of America

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