The Real Thing

The Real Thing

Their plan was simple. Get the cash.

Livers Ain't Cheap

6.5 /10 4 votes
January 1, 1996 1h 29m Released

Storyline

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!

Key Information

Director James Merendino
Writers James Merendino, Rustam Branaman
Studio LACCP
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

James Russo

James Russo

Rupert Little

Jeremy Piven

Jeremy Piven

John

Fabrizio Bentivoglio

Fabrizio Bentivoglio

Alfredo Donati

Robert LaSardo

Robert LaSardo

Eric Fidel

Ashley Laurence

Ashley Laurence

Carla

Emily Lloyd

Emily Lloyd

Lisa Tuttle

Dave Buzzotta

Dave Buzzotta

James Little

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Victor

Patrick F. Gallagher

Dexter (as Pat Gallagher)

Esai Morales

Esai Morales

Collin

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Foreman

Max Perlich

Max Perlich

Tom

Frequently Asked Questions

The Real Thing was released on January 1, 1996.

The runtime of The Real Thing is 1h 29m.

The Real Thing is a Crime, Action movie.

The Real Thing has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Real Thing is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Real Thing was directed by James Merendino.

The main cast of The Real Thing includes James Russo, Jeremy Piven, Fabrizio Bentivoglio.

The Real Thing is originally in English.