Movie
Common Ground
Released: January 29, 2000 (2000)
Runtime: 105 minutes
Genres: TV Movie, Drama
This movie contains three short stories dealing with the theme of homosexuality. In "A Friend of Dorothy", a woman joins the Navy during the 1950's and discovers lesbianism. In "Mr. Roberts", a teacher in a 1970's 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 (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Ed Asner as Ira
Age at release: 70
- Beau Bridges as Father Leon
Age at release: 58
- Margot Kidder as Mrs. Nelson
Age at release: 51
- Brian Kerwin as Chuck Dawson
Age at release: 50
- Mimi Rogers as McPherson
Age at release: 44
- Eric Stoltz as Johnny Burroughs
Age at release: 38
- James LeGros as Amos
Age at release: 37
- Jason Priestley as Billy
Age at release: 30
- Brittany Murphy as Dorothy Nelson
Age at release: 22
- Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Tobias
Age at release: 18
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- Aron Tager as Mr. Manos
Age at release: 65
- Dan Lauria as Coach Davis
Age at release: 52
- Harvey Fierstein as Don
Age at release: 47
- Steven Weber as Gil Roberts
Age at release: 38
- Caterina Scorsone as Peggy
Age at release: 18
- Erik Knudsen as Young Johnny Burroughs
Age at release: 11
- Jackie Laidlaw as Grace
Age at release: Unknown
- Gina Sorell as Justine
Age at release: Unknown