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