The powerful performances of both james earl jones and robert duvall make this such an incredible and special movie that i just have to revisit often. It was written by billy bob thornton and tom epperson and directed by. In a family thing, a dewyeyed, but adroitly written saga, he lays down some of his. Earl makes the trip, initially receiving a cold welcome from ray and rays son, virgil. Oscar r winner robert duvall stars with the legendary james earl jones in this powerful yet tender film from director richard pearce leap of faith and cowriters billy bob thornton academy award r winner for sling blade and tom epperson. The son of prizefighter and actor robert earl jones, he. James earl jones, the 83yearold acting legend who recently made his return to broadway in the play you cant take it with you, discusses the highs and lows of his sixdecadelong career, from. James earl jones list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Unfortunately, an improbable premise is not the movies only problem. Uplifting film that celebrates the ties that link people together despite vast differences. A family thing directed by richard pearce starring robert duvall and james. Find films and movies featuring james earl jones on allmovie. With robert duvall, james earl jones, michael beach, irma p. A family thing directed by richard pearce starring robert duvall and james earl jones at area theaters.
The teamwork between duvall and jones is tremendous, but the movie is practically. James earl jones full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. A middleaged southerners world turns upside down after his mothers death when he learns that his real mother was the familys black maid and that he has a halfbrother. Its an acting thing by desson howe washington post staff writer march 29, 1996 there are few finer pleasures than watching robert duvall in action. James earl jones filmography, movie list, tv shows and. After he finds his longlost brother, most of the drama revolves around the difficult relationship between the two brothers. Well, this story says that what we think about ourselves, our families, might just need to stretch a little bit further and even past our comfort zone. It was written by billy bob thornton and tom epperson and directed by richard pearce. James earl jones starred in the hunt for red october, field of dreams and patriot games, and performed the voice of darth vader in the star wars film franchise. James earl jones filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films.
Robert duvall and james earl jones portray longlost brothers in this compelling and poignant family drama about a white southerner whose identity is shaken after he learns that his natural mother. Oscarar winner robert duvall stars with the legendary james earl jones in this powerful yet tender film from director richard pearce leap of faith and. A family thing is a 1996 film starring robert duvall, james earl jones and irma p. Read the a family thing movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. James earl jones bio, facts, family famous birthdays. A family thing 1996 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. A middleaged southerners world turns upside down after his mothers death when he learns that his real. James earl jones is a distinguished african american actor instantly recognizable for his deep, resonant shakespearean voice and wide smile. Earl robert duvall gasses up his pickup, makes a few excuses to his family, and drives up to chicago, where he finds that ray james earl jones is a veteran policeman assigned to the mayors office. Quotes on the terrible stutter he suffered from as a young man. One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you cant utter. In this family drama, a white southerner discovers that his family history isnt what he thought it was with the fact that hes halfblack only one of his many surprises. Robert duvall and james earl jones portray longlost brothers in this.