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Feature film — 1996

The Real Thing (1996)

7.21h 29mCrime — Action

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!

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Director: James Merendino

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Cast & crew

James Russo as Rupert Little

James Russo

Rupert Little

Jeremy Piven as John

Jeremy Piven

John

Fabrizio Bentivoglio as Alfredo Donati

Fabrizio Bentivoglio

Alfredo Donati

Robert LaSardo as Eric Fidel

Robert LaSardo

Eric Fidel

Ashley Laurence as Carla

Ashley Laurence

Carla

Emily Lloyd as Lisa Tuttle

Emily Lloyd

Lisa Tuttle

Dave Buzzotta as James Little

Dave Buzzotta

James Little

Rod Steiger as Victor

Rod Steiger

Victor

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Patrick F. Gallagher

Dexter (as Pat Gallagher)

Esai Morales as Collin

Esai Morales

Collin

Gary Busey as Foreman

Gary Busey

Foreman

Max Perlich as Tom

Max Perlich

Tom

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