Movie: The Real Thing

Top 10 Billed Cast

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
Patrick F. Gallagher

Dexter (as Pat Gallagher)

Esai Morales
Esai Morales

Collin

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    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!

  • Release Date

    1996-01-01

  • Average

    7.2

  • Rating:

    3.6 starts
  • Tagline

    Their plan was simple. Get the cash.

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  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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