Quick facts
- Released
- January 1, 1996
- Runtime
- 89 min
- IMDb
- tt0113675
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- LACCP, LAC, LP
Themes
Cast
James Russo
Rupert Little
Jeremy Piven
John
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
Alfredo Donati
Robert LaSardo
Eric Fidel
Ashley Laurence
Carla
Emily Lloyd
Lisa Tuttle
Dave Buzzotta
James Little
Rod Steiger
Victor
Patrick F. Gallagher
Dexter (as Pat Gallagher)
Esai Morales
Collin
Gary Busey
Foreman
Max Perlich
Tom
Lou Rawls
MC
John Gillespie
Truck Driver
Dale Gibson
Guard #4
John Zurlo
Big Tony
Paul DeAngelo
Buddy
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Real Thing about?
- Their plan was simple...Get the Cash. As Rupert, an ex-con, tries to go straight, his younger brother James pursues a life of delinquency. Days after being released from jail, James is gunned down and lies waiting in a hospital for a liver transplant. In a desperate attempt to save his brother's life, Rupert decides to execute a heist at a downtown club on New Year's Eve that will give him the money he needs. Rupert assembles an eclectic crew of ex-cons, including his best friend and his ex-girlfriend. Rupert and his gang converge on the nightclub for a climax that spins out of control. New Year's Eve has never been so explosive!
- Who directed The Real Thing?
- The Real Thing was directed by James Merendino.
- Who stars in The Real Thing?
- The Real Thing stars James Russo, Jeremy Piven, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Robert LaSardo.
- When was The Real Thing released?
- The Real Thing is a 1996 crime, action film.
- Where can I watch The Real Thing?
- You can watch The Real Thing with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.