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1994•1h 42m•Released•EN

Curse of the Starving Class

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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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Drama

The Swinging Light

Movie Details

Release Date

September 13, 1994

Runtime

1h 42m

Rating

4.6 / 10

Votes

9

Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Popularity

1.9

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The Swinging Light

Cast

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James Woods

James Woods

Weston Tate

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Ella Tate

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

Taylor

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

Wesley Tate

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Kristin Fiorella

Emma Tate

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Ellis

Jim Fitzpatrick

Jim Fitzpatrick

Emerson (as James Fitzpatrick)

Mark Hanson

Mark Hanson

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Dea Vise

Dea Vise

The Swinging Light

Featured Crew

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J. Michael McClary

Director

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William S. Gilmore

Producer

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

Writer

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Harel Goldstein

Producer

Bruce Beresford

Bruce Beresford

Screenplay

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