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