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