Nothing in Common

Nothing in Common - you have nothing in common ( original title: Nothing in Common; Alternative title: Nothing in common - you have nothing in common ). Resulted is an American comedy film from the year 1986 Directed by Garry Marshall, the screenplay by Rick Podell and Michael Preminger. The film starred Tom Hanks and Jackie Gleason.

Action

David Basner works in Chicago for an advertising agency. He is regarded as a successful career and seeks to partnership.

Max Basner, the father of David, is abandoned by his wife. Later, Max loses his job. Although the relationship between the Father and the Son is difficult, Max asks his son for help.

The Agency is committed to the mission of the airline Colonial Airlines. Charlie Gargas, David's boss, promises that David one of the partners of the company, if the company gets the order. David designs a promotional film and oversees the filming; while he works together with the daughter of the chief of the airline Cheryl Ann Wayne. The relationship does not develop, it is terminated by a clarifying conversation. The head of the company Andrew Woolridge is upset that David refuses to come in connection with the campaign to New York. Woolridge wants David is excluded from the project.

It turns out that Max Basner is diabetic. Several of his toes must be amputated. David asks Gargas, to free him from some of the professional obligations. He spends more time with his father, who says he would not expect David would just take care of him.

Reviews

Roger Ebert described in the Chicago Sun - Times notes played by Tom Hanks character as " energy- laden ", " real ", " witty " and " clever ". However, these properties - as the first film half - would " belong in a different movie ." Ebert praised the portrayal of Jackie Gleason as well as the role played by him.

The lexicon of international film said: " The smooth staged and photographed father - son conflict wins by good actors, combining entertainment with moments of reflection about careerism and family ties. "

Background

  • The shooting took place in Chicago and in Hollywood. The grossing cinemas in the U.S. was 32.3 million U.S. dollars.
  • Nothing in Common was the last film of Jackie Gleason. He died in 1987 from cancer.
  • The title song Loving Strangers was composed by Christopher Cross, John Bettis and Patrick Leonard. Christopher Cross was also the artist of the song.
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