Common Ground
Synopsis
Fact based story about the racial tensions that occurred in Boston in the 1970's because of court ordered busing to end desegregation. The story focuses on an African-American mother determined to get her children a quality education and a white lawyer trying to deal with inner city problems.
Top Cast
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Jane Curtin
Alice McGoff
CCH Pounder
Rachel Twymon
Erika Alexander
Cassandra Twymon
Georgia Emelin
Lisa McGoff
Sean McCann
Frank Power
James Farentino
Mayor Kevin White
Richard Thomas
Colin Diver
Mary Kane
Joan Diver
Lorraine Toussaint
Alva Debnam
Andrew Starnes
Brad Diver
Sean McCarthy
Ned Diver
Kathleen Doyle
Kathleen
Daniel O'Shea
Danny McGoff, Sr.
Robert Gossett
Arnold Walker
Shawana Kemp
Little Rachel Twymon
James Canning
Larry Matthews
Hattie Winston
Daisy Voight
Frankie Faison
Otis Debnam
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Hume, J. Anthony Lukas
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Common Ground
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Newell
Edward Hume, J. Anthony Lukas
David Shire
David Herrington
Peter V. White
Daniel H. Blatt, Lynn Raynor
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Newell
Director
Lynn Raynor
Producer
David Herrington
Director of Photography
Peter V. White
Editor
Bill Malley
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Common Ground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Common Ground about?
Fact based story about the racial tensions that occurred in Boston in the 1970's because of court ordered busing to end desegregation. The story focuses on an African-American mother determined to get her children a quality education and a white lawyer trying to deal with inner city problems.
Who directed Common Ground?
Common Ground was directed by Mike Newell.
Who stars in Common Ground?
The principal cast of Common Ground includes Jane Curtin, CCH Pounder, Erika Alexander, Georgia Emelin, Sean McCann.
When was Common Ground released and how long is it?
Common Ground was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 3h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Common Ground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Common Ground was composed by David Shire.
Is Common Ground based on a book or true story?
Common Ground is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. Anthony Lukas".