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