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