
A Family Thing
A Family Thing
Release: 1996-03-29·Runtime: 109m·★ 6.5
ComedyDrama
Earl Pilcher Jr. runs an equipment rental outfit in Arkansas, lives with his wife and kids and parents, and rarely takes off his gimme cap. His mother dies, leaving a letter explaining he's not her natural son, but the son of a Black woman who died in childbirth; plus, he has a half brother Ray, in Chicago, she wants him to visit. Earl makes the trip, initially receiving a cold welcome from Ray and Ray's son, Virgil. His birth mother's sister, Aunt T., an aged and blind matriarch, takes Earl in tow and insists that the family open up to him.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
United Artists
Butcher's Run Films
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Reggie Hayesas Virgil's Friend
Robert Duvallas Earl Pilcher Jr.
Grace Zabriskieas Ruby
David Keithas Sonny
Mary Jacksonas Carrie
James Earl Jonesas Ray Murdock
Michael Beachas Virgil
Xander Berkeleyas Sunburned Man
Paula Marshallas Karen
Phillip Edward Van Learas Club Manager
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.as Green Mill Bouncer (uncredited)
Regina Tayloras Ann
Jacqueline Williamsas Woman at Hospital
Meg Thalkenas Doctor
Tommy Bushas Old Man
Irma P. Hallas Aunt T.
Greg Hollimonas Man #2
James N. Harrellas Earl Pilcher Sr.Crew
" />Billy Bob ThorntonWriter
" />Craig HustonFirst Assistant Director
" />Randa HainesProducer
" />Victoria ThomasCasting
" />Scott FergusonAssociate Producer
" />Richard PearceDirector
" />Todd BlackProducer
" />Robert DuvallProducer
" />Jason WhiteExtras Casting Assistant
" />Charles GrossOriginal Music Composer
" />Rick LeFevourStunt Coordinator