Common Ground (2000)
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67% of users liked it
(666 ratings)
Harvey Fierstein, Terrence McNally, and Paula Vogel each wrote episodes for this three-part made-for-cable drama which examines changing attitudes and issues facing the gay and lesbian community in the small town of Homer, Connecticut. Opening in the 1950s and leading up to the present day, Common… More Harvey Fierstein, Terrence McNally, and Paula Vogel each wrote episodes for this three-part made-for-cable drama which examines changing attitudes and issues facing the gay and lesbian community in the small town of Homer, Connecticut. Opening in the 1950s and leading up to the present day, Common Ground features Eric Stolz, Mimi Rogers, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Margot Kidder, Edward Asner, Beau Bridges, Jason Priestley, and Steven Weber, as well as co-writer Fierstein. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Hollie Fifer, Adolfo Aristarain
- Written By
- Terrence McNally
- Genres
- Drama, Television, Art House & International
R,
- In Theaters
- Jan 29, 2000 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Wesley Lovell, Apollo Guide
The film has a strong political statement with an impassioned look at the ups and downs of the gay rights movement throughout recent U.S. history.
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Cast
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Edward Asner
as Ira
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Beau Bridges
as Father Leon
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Harvey Fierstein
as Don
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Andrew Airlie
as Andy
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Brian Kerwin
as Chuck Dawson
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Margot Kidder
as Mrs. Nelson
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Dan Lauria
as Coach Davis
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James LeGros
as Amos
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Jason Priestley
as Billy
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Mimi Rogers
as McPherson
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Helen Shaver
as Janet
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Eric Stoltz
as Johnny Burroughs
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Steven Weber
as Gil Roberts
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas
as Tobias Anderson
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Brittany Murphy
as Dorothy Nelson
- Thea Gill
- Arturo Puig
- Carlos Santamaria
- Federico Luppi
- Mercedes Sampietro
- Valentina Bassi
