
A Family Thing
A Family Thing
Release: 1996-03-29·Runtime: 109m·★ 6.4
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
Greg Hollimonas Man #2
Regina Tayloras Ann
Jacqueline Williamsas Woman at Hospital
Tommy Bushas Old Man
Michael Beachas Virgil
David Keithas Sonny
Meg Thalkenas Doctor
Xander Berkeleyas Sunburned Man
Mary Jacksonas Carrie
Paula Marshallas Karen
Robert Duvallas Earl Pilcher Jr.
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.as Green Mill Bouncer (uncredited)
Irma P. Hallas Aunt T.
Grace Zabriskieas Ruby
Phillip Edward Van Learas Club Manager
James N. Harrellas Earl Pilcher Sr.
Reggie Hayesas Virgil's Friend
James Earl Jonesas Ray MurdockCrew
" />Richard PearceDirector
" />Jason WhiteExtras Casting Assistant
" />Rick LeFevourStunt Coordinator
" />Billy Bob ThorntonWriter
" />Craig HustonFirst Assistant Director
" />Todd BlackProducer
" />Scott FergusonAssociate Producer
" />Charles GrossOriginal Music Composer
" />Randa HainesProducer
" />Robert DuvallProducer
" />Victoria ThomasCasting