Nothing In Common (1986)
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56% of critics liked it
(18 reviews) -
38% of users liked it
(5,916 ratings)
Garry Marshall directed this film which starts as a light comedy but moves into heavy-duty drama later on. David Basner (Tom Hanks in a good performance) works in an ad agency, where he enjoys bantering with his co-workers and meets a lot of women. He hasn't been especially close to his father… More Garry Marshall directed this film which starts as a light comedy but moves into heavy-duty drama later on. David Basner (Tom Hanks in a good performance) works in an ad agency, where he enjoys bantering with his co-workers and meets a lot of women. He hasn't been especially close to his father (Jackie Gleason) and never thought about him much until his Dad is left devastated when his wife of 36 years walks out on him. He is soon faced with serious health problems as well. This propels the elder Basner on a downward slide that affects David and their relationship. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Garry Marshall
- Written By
- Rick Podell, Michael Preminger
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jul 30, 1986 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Dramatic family story starring serious Jackie Gleason; Tom Hanks is concerned son.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Look at the cast. Look at the director. Need I say more?
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Cast
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Tom Hanks
as David Basner
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Jackie Gleason
as Max Basner
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Eva Marie Saint
as Lorraine Basner
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Hector Elizondo
as Charlie Gargas
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Barry Corbin
as Andrew Woolridge
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Bess Armstrong
as Donna Mildred Martin
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Sela Ward
as Cheryl Ann Wayne
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John Kapelos
as Roger the Commercial Director
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Carol Messing
as David's secretary
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Andra Akers
as Blonde Saleswoman
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Bill Applebaum
as Ted Geller
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Frank Campanella
as Remo
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Dan Castellaneta
as Brian
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Lucinda Crosby
as Fashion Show Announcer
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Ron Dean
as Ed Bedsole
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Lou Evans
as Man on Airplane
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Lynda Goodfriend
as Louise Pelham
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Vincent Guastaferro
as Marvin Nadler
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Cindy Harrel
as Shelley the Stewardess
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Toni Hudson
as Receptionist
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Conrad Janis
as Himself
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Harvey Keenan
as Nat Vogel
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Shirley Kirks
as Jeu De Prume Dancer
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Jack Larson
as Max's Doctor
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Mona Lyden
as Mishi
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Kathi Marshall
as Tour Guide
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Jeff Michalski
as Lewis
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Jane Morris
as Dale
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Andrew Paris
as DJ at Shenanigan's
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Julie Paris
as Gina the Nurse
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Jeris Poindexter
as Harvey
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Tracy Reiner
as Young Saleswoman
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Steve Restivo
as Head Waiter
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Bo Sabato
as Boardroom Executive
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Anthony Starke
as Cameron
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Lorna Thayer
as Auditioning Grandma
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Mark Von Holstein
as Robert
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Meg Wyllie
as Grandma on Commercial Set
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Bruce A. Young
as Gene
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Steve Assad
as Lloyd
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Mike Hagerty
as Eric
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Scott Marshall
as Mailroom Boy
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Ben Rawnsley
as Mitchell
- Sam Denoff
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David Hall
as Boardroom Executive
