Driving Miss Daisy
1989, Film, 99 min, Comedy, Drama, English, United States, MoviePedia score 76
The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship.
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.
Directed by Bruce Beresford
Cast
- Morgan Freeman as Hoke Colburn
- Jessica Tandy as Daisy Werthan
- Dan Aykroyd as Boolie Werthan
- Patti LuPone as Florine Werthan
- Esther Rolle as Idella
- Jo Ann Havrilla as Miss McClatchey
- William Hall Jr. as Oscar
- Alvin M. Sugarman as Dr. Weil
- Clarice F. Geigerman as Nonie
- Muriel Moore as Miriam
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