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