Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship.
Starring Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd
Directed by Bruce Beresford
The story of an old Jewish widow named Daisy Werthan and her relationship with her black chauffeur, Hoke. From an initial mere work relationship grew in 25 years a strong friendship between the two very different characters in a time when those types of relationships where shunned.
Runtime: 99 min.
Rating: 7.3
DVD
Languages: English,Hebrew (Israel)
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama
Keywords: individual,1970s,culture clash,chauffeur,atlanta,self-discovery,pulitzer prize,civil rights,widow,racial segregation,car accident,unlikely friendship,elderly,african american servant,1940s,1950s,1960s,elderly lady,race relations,based on play
Cast
Hoke Colburn
Daisy Werthan
Boolie Werthan
Florine Werthan
Idella
Miss McClatchey
Oscar
Dr. Weil
Nonie
Miriam
Beulah
Neighbor Lady
Katie Bell
Red Mitchell
Trooper #1
Trooper #2
Slick
Insurance Agent
Soloist
Child (uncredited)
Commerce Club Member (uncredited)
Extra at MLK Speech (uncredited)
Biltmore Hotel Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Himself (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)
Girl at Temple (uncredited)