NOTHING IN COMMON (Theatrical Release USA 1986)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì

Nothing in Common—unusual script—allows a last look at the talents of Jackie Gleason who is cast with a young Tom Hanks. The acting is good and shows Director Garry Marshall’s ability to pull a great deal out of an ordinary storyline.

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Storyline

A young advertising executive goes home to take care of an aging father after his mother initiates a divorce.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Garry Marshall for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Roger M. Rothstein for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: David Basner (Tom Hanks), Max Basner (Jackie Gleason), Lorraine Basner (Eva Marie Saint), Charlie Gargas (Hector Elizondo), Andrew Woolridge (Barry Corbin), Donna Mildred Martin (Bess Armstrong), Cheryl Ann Wayne (Sela Ward), Shelley (Cindy Harrell), Roger (John Kapelos), David’s Secretary (Carol Messing), Ted Geller (Bill Applebaum), Mishi (Mona Lyden), Cameron (Anthony Starke), Rick (Julio Alonso), Dale (Jane Morris), and Brian (Dan Castellaneta).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It’s well done; services the afternoon lunch crowd as it can easily be picked up throughout the week over several days for continued watching. Thanks to everyone involved in making this flick.

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