The Real Thing 28 years old
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!
Credits
The Real Thing Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| James Russo He was 42, now 71 years old | as Rupert Little |
| Gary Busey He was 51, now 80 years old | as Foreman |
| Jeremy Piven He was 30, now 59 years old | as John |
| Emily Lloyd She was 25, now 54 years old | as Lisa Tuttle |
| Fabrizio Bentivoglio He was 38, now 67 years old | as Alfredo Donati |
| Esai Morales He was 33, now 62 years old | as Collin |
| Robert LaSardo He was 32, now 61 years old | as Eric Fidel |
| Rod Steiger He was 70, 77 years old when he died | as Victor |
| Max Perlich He was 27, now 56 years old | as Tom |
| Ashley Laurence She was 29, now 58 years old | as Carla |
The Real Thing Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Roe Baker as Casting. | Production |
| Esther P. Russell as Editor. | Editing |
| Charlotte Malmlöf as Production Design. | Art |
| Greg Littlewood as Director of Photography. | Camera |
| Bernard Salzmann as Director of Photography. | Camera |
| James Merendino as Director. He was 26 (now 55) years old | Directing |
| James Merendino as Screenplay. He was 26 (now 55) years old | Writing |
| Rustam Branaman as Story. | Writing |
The Real Thing (28 years)
Their plan was simple. Get the cash.
- Release day: Monday, January 01, 1996
- Runtime: 89 minutes