The Real Thing(1996)
Livers Ain't Cheap
Their plan was simple. Get the cash.
The Real Thing Synopsis
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!
The Real Thing (1996) is a crime and action film directed by James Merendino, released on January 1, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars James Russo, Jeremy Piven, Fabrizio Bentivoglio and Robert LaSardo. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- James Merendino
- Writers:
- James Merendino, Rustam Branaman
- Cinematographer:
- Greg Littlewood
- Composer:
- Peter Leinheiser
- Production:
- LACCP, LAC, LP
- Status:
- Released
The Real Thing Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Russo
as Rupert Little
Jeremy Piven
as John
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
as Alfredo Donati
Robert LaSardo
as Eric Fidel
Ashley Laurence
as Carla
Emily Lloyd
as Lisa Tuttle
Dave Buzzotta
as James Little
Rod Steiger
as Victor
- Patrick F. Gallagher
Patrick F. Gallagher
as Dexter (as Pat Gallagher)
Esai Morales
as Collin
Gary Busey
as Foreman
Max Perlich
as Tom
Key crew
Directed by James Merendino, written by James Merendino and Rustam Branaman.
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The Real Thing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Real Thing – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Real Thing?
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The main cast of The Real Thing (1996) includes James Russo, Jeremy Piven, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Robert LaSardo and Ashley Laurence. The film was directed by James Merendino. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Real Thing released?
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The Real Thing was released on January 1, 1996 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Real Thing worth watching?
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The Real Thing (1996) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.