The Real Thing

The story

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!

Cast & crew

James RussoRupert Little

Jeremy PivenJohn

Fabrizio BentivoglioAlfredo Donati

Robert LaSardoEric Fidel

Ashley LaurenceCarla

Emily LloydLisa Tuttle

Dave BuzzottaJames Little

Rod SteigerVictor

Patrick F. Gallagher

Patrick F. GallagherDexter (as Pat Gallagher)

Esai MoralesCollin

Gary BuseyForeman

Max PerlichTom