Review of A Family Thing (1996) by Jackie E — 14 Jan 2007

Robert Duvall & James Earl Jones as brothers, need I say more?

This review of A Family Thing (1996) was written by Jackie E on 14 Jan 2007.

A Family Thing has generally received positive reviews.

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