Nothing in Common (1986)
Nothing in Common (1986) is an American comedy-drama film directed by Garry Marshall. David Basner, a shallow, childish yuppie recently promoted at his Chicago ad agency, returns to work from a vacation only to find that his parents have separated after 36 years of marriage. Now he must balance caring for his aging and bitter father, Max, while also supporting his emotionally fragile mother, Lorraine. To add to the stress, Max has just been fired from the garment industry after 35 years. While trying to navigate these challenges, David’s ex-girlfriend Donna offers sympathy but also advises him to ‘grow up’. However, David fears that losing his child-like ways could negatively impact his advertising work. Currently, he is working on a commercial for Colonial Airlines owned by the rich and bullish Andrew Woolridge with hopes that it will land him a partnership in the company.
David forms a physical connection with Woolridge’s daughter, Cheryl Ann Wayne. His father is well aware of his playboy tendencies and disapproves of his carefree lifestyle. They both increasingly depend on David for assistance – his mother needs help relocating to a different apartment and his father requires transportation to his doctor’s appointments. One evening, David is roused by his mother after her date ends terribly, and she discloses that Max was unfaithful. He confronts his father, declaring, ‘Tomorrow I’m filming a commercial about a loving, caring family. I’m just pretending’. David’s job performance suffers due to the constant demands of his parents. To make amends, he takes Max out to a jazz club as a gesture of peace.
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Cast:  Tom HanksDavid Basner  Jackie GleasonMax Basner  Eva Marie SaintLorraine Basner  Hector ElizondoCharlie Gargas  Barry CorbinAndrew Woolridge  Bess ArmstrongDonna Mildred Martin  Sela WardCheryl Ann Wayne |
Nothing in Common (1986) is an American comedy-drama film directed by Garry Marshall. David Basner, a shallow, childish yuppie recently promoted at his Chicago ad agency, returns to work from a vacation only to find that his parents have separated after 36 years of marriage. Now he must balance caring for his aging and bitter father, Max, while also supporting his emotionally fragile mother, Lorraine. To add to the stress, Max has just been fired from the garment industry after 35 years. While trying to navigate these challenges, David’s ex-girlfriend Donna offers sympathy but also advises him to ‘grow up’. However, David fears that losing his child-like ways could negatively impact his advertising work. Currently, he is working on a commercial for Colonial Airlines owned by the rich and bullish Andrew Woolridge with hopes that it will land him a partnership in the company.
David forms a physical connection with Woolridge’s daughter, Cheryl Ann Wayne. His father is well aware of his playboy tendencies and disapproves of his carefree lifestyle. They both increasingly depend on David for assistance – his mother needs help relocating to a different apartment and his father requires transportation to his doctor’s appointments. One evening, David is roused by his mother after her date ends terribly, and she discloses that Max was unfaithful. He confronts his father, declaring, ‘Tomorrow I’m filming a commercial about a loving, caring family. I’m just pretending’. David’s job performance suffers due to the constant demands of his parents. To make amends, he takes Max out to a jazz club as a gesture of peace.
