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