What is the duration of The Real Thing?

The duration of The Real Thing is 89 mins.

What is the original language of The Real Thing?

The original language of The Real Thing is English.

Who directed The Real Thing?

The Real Thing was directed by James Merendino.

Which studio made The Real Thing?

The Real Thing was produced by LACCP.

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Q: Does The Real Thing have end credit scenes?

The Real Thing does not have end credit scenes.

Crime

Action

Runtime

89 mins

Language

English

Rupert, a freshly released ex‑con, wants a straight life, but his younger brother James falls into crime and is shot, left in a hospital needing a liver transplant. Desperate, Rupert organizes a New Year’s Eve heist at a downtown club to raise the cash, recruiting an eclectic crew of old allies, including his best friend and ex‑girlfriend. The plan quickly spirals out of control.

LACCP

Studio

James Merendino

Director

Does The Real Thing have end credit scenes?

No!

The Real Thing does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Jeremy Piven

John

Rod Steiger

Victor

Fabrizio Bentivoglio

Alfredo Donati

Gary Busey

Foreman

Dale Gibson

Guard #4

Esai Morales

Collin

James Russo

Rupert Little

Ashley Laurence

Carla

Robert LaSardo

Eric Fidel

Paul DeAngelo

Buddy

Max Perlich

Tom

Dave Buzzotta

James Little

Lou Rawls

Emily Lloyd

Lisa Tuttle

John Zurlo

Big Tony

John Gillespie

Truck Driver

Patrick F. Gallagher

Dexter (as Pat Gallagher)

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