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Driving Miss Daisy

The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship.

1989 1h 39m ★ 7.2 (1,864 votes) Released

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 were shunned.

Crew: Bruce Beresford (Director) · Alfred Uhry (Screenplay)

Cast

Morgan Freeman

Hoke Colburn

Jessica Tandy

Daisy Werthan

Dan Aykroyd

Boolie Werthan

Patti LuPone

Florine Werthan

Esther Rolle

Idella

Joann Havrilla

Miss McClatchey

William Hall Jr.

Oscar

Alvin M. Sugarman

Dr. Weil

Clarice F. Geigerman

Nonie

Muriel Moore

Miriam

Sylvia Kaler

Beulah

Carolyn Gold

Neighbor Lady

Keywords

individualchauffeurculture clashself-discoverywidow1970satlantapulitzer prizecivil rightsracial segregation

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