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The Real Thing

The Real Thing

# Their plan was simple. Get the cash.
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📜 Overview: 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!
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1996-01-01
⌚ Running Time: 89 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.7

Beloved Cast

James Russo original image
Rupert Little
James Russo
Jeremy Piven original image
John
Jeremy Piven
Fabrizio Bentivoglio original image
Alfredo Donati
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
Robert LaSardo original image
Eric Fidel
Robert LaSardo
Ashley Laurence original image
Carla
Ashley Laurence
Emily Lloyd original image
Lisa Tuttle
Emily Lloyd
Dave Buzzotta original image
James Little
Dave Buzzotta
Rod Steiger original image
Victor
Rod Steiger
Patrick F. Gallagher original image
Dexter (as Pat Gallagher)
Patrick F. Gallagher
Esai Morales original image
Collin
Esai Morales
Gary Busey original image
Foreman
Gary Busey
Max Perlich original image
Tom
Max Perlich
Lou Rawls original image
MC
Lou Rawls
John Gillespie original image
Truck Driver
John Gillespie
Paul DeAngelo original image
Buddy
Paul DeAngelo

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