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The Real Thing (1996)
R
89 min | Action, Crime

The Real Thing (1996)

89 min | Action, Crime

Rupert is a small time crook trying to do the right thing. But when his younger brother gets in trouble and needs a new liver, Rupert gets together his old gang and they plan a heist on New Years Eve.

Director

James Merendino

Writers

James Merendino (screenplay) | Rustam Branaman (story)

Producer

Kurt MacCarley

Composer

Peter Leinheiser

Cinematographers

Greg Littlewood | Bernard Salzmann

Editor

Esther P. Russell

Casting Directors

Roe Baker | Geno Havens (as Gino Havens)

Production Designer

Charlotte Malmlöf

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Release date

Jan 12, 1996 (United States)

Awards

2 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
63 cast members

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