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