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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 James WoodsWeston Tate | Weston Tate |
 Kathy BatesElla Tate | Ella Tate |
 Randy QuaidTaylor | Taylor |
 Henry ThomasWesley Tate | Wesley Tate |
| KKristin FiorellaEmma Tate | Emma Tate |
 Louis Gossett Jr.Ellis | Ellis |
 Jim FitzpatrickEmerson (as James Fitzpatrick) | Emerson (as James Fitzpatrick) |
 Mark HansonBar Patron (uncredited) | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
 Dea ViseNot listed | Not listed |