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A Family Thing (1996)

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.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Robert DuvallRobert DuvallEarl Pilcher Jr.
  • Photo of James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesRay Murdock
  • Photo of Michael BeachMichael BeachVirgil
  • Photo of Irma P. HallIrma P. HallAunt T.
  • Photo of Grace ZabriskieGrace ZabriskieRuby
  • Photo of Regina TaylorRegina TaylorAnn
  • Photo of David KeithDavid KeithSonny
  • Photo of Xander BerkeleyXander BerkeleySunburned Man
  • Photo of Jacqueline WilliamsJacqueline WilliamsWoman at Hospital
  • Photo of Mary JacksonMary JacksonCarrie

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