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