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