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