The Real Thing (1996)
Their plan was simple. Get the cash.
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!
Director: James Merendino
Genre: Crime, Action
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: January 1, 1996
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
Screenplay
- James Merendino (Screenplay)
- Rustam Branaman (Story)
Music: Peter Leinheiser
Cinematography: Greg Littlewood, Bernard Salzmann
Editing: Esther P. Russell
Production: LACCP, LAC, LP
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
new year's eve, heist, gang
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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, Ashley Laurence, Emily Lloyd.
- How long is The Real Thing?
- The Real Thing has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Real Thing?
- The Real Thing is a Crime, Action film.
- Where was The Real Thing produced?
- The Real Thing was produced in United States of America.