United States / Jan 29, 2000 / R
1h 45min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
This movie contains three short stories dealing with the theme of homosexuality. In "A Friend of Dorothy", a woman joins the Navy during the 1950s and discovers lesbianism. In "Mr. Roberts", a teacher in a 1970s classroom struggles with his closeted gay status. Finally in "Amos and Andy", a father wrestles with his own emotional acceptance of a present day wedding between his son and another man.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ed Asner | Ira |
| Jonathan Taylor Thomas | Tobias |
| James Le Gros | Amos |
| Brian Kerwin | Chuck Dawson |
| Steven Weber | Gil Roberts |
| Dan Lauria | Coach Davis |
| Jackie Laidlaw | Grace |
| Gina Sorell | Justine |
| Erik Knudsen | Young Johnny Burroughs |
| Aron Tager | Mr. Manos |
| Harvey Fierstein | Don |
| Caterina Scorsone | Peggy |
Genres
TV MovieDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Common Ground |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Canada, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Showtime Networks, WinSome Productions |
| Release date | 29 gennaio 2000 |
| Writer | Paula Vogel, Terrence McNally, Harvey Fierstein |
| Casting | Renee Rousselot |
| Editing | Robin Katz |
| Cinematography | Jacek Laskus |
| Assistant directors | Donna Deitch, Donna Croce |
| Camera operators | Jacek Laskus |
| Additional photography | Jacek Laskus |
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| Production design | Doug McCullough, Garth Brunt, Peter Emmink |
| Art direction | Peter Emmink, Doug McCullough, Garth Brunt |
| Set decoration | Garth Brunt, Doug McCullough, Peter Emmink |
| Music | Frédéric Talgorn |
| Sound | Frédéric Talgorn |
| Costume design | Antoinette Messam |
| Makeup | Antoinette Messam |
| Hairstyling | Antoinette Messam |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Physical media
Australia / May 18, 2001 / M
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