Common Ground(1990)
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.
Common Ground (1990) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mike Newell, released on March 25, 1990 with a runtime of 3h 5m. It stars Jane Curtin, CCH Pounder, Erika Alexander and Georgia Emelin. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Newell
- Writers:
- J. Anthony Lukas, Edward Hume
- Producers:
- Lynn Raynor
- Cinematographer:
- David Herrington
- Production:
- Lorimar Productions
- Status:
- Released
Common Ground Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane Curtin
as Alice McGoff
CCH Pounder
as Rachel Twymon
Erika Alexander
as Cassandra Twymon
- Georgia Emelin
Georgia Emelin
as Lisa McGoff
Sean McCann
as Frank Power
James Farentino
as Mayor Kevin White
Richard Thomas
as Colin Diver
- Mary Kane
Mary Kane
as Joan Diver
Lorraine Toussaint
as Alva Debnam
- Andrew Starnes
Andrew Starnes
as Brad Diver
- Sean McCarthy
Sean McCarthy
as Ned Diver
Kathleen Doyle
as Kathleen
Key crew
Directed by Mike Newell, written by J. Anthony Lukas and Edward Hume, produced by Lynn Raynor.
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Common Ground Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Common Ground – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Common Ground online?
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Who stars in Common Ground?
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The main cast of Common Ground (1990) includes Jane Curtin, CCH Pounder, Erika Alexander, Georgia Emelin and Sean McCann. The film was directed by Mike Newell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Common Ground released?
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Common Ground was released on March 25, 1990 and runs for 3h 5m.
Is Common Ground worth watching?
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Common Ground (1990) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.