Driving Miss Daisy (1989)

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

Movie · Drama · 1h 39m · Rated 7.2/10 on TMDB · Released December 13, 1989

Overview

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
• Joann Havrilla as Miss McClatchey
• William Hall Jr. as Oscar
• Alvin M. Sugarman as Dr. Weil
• Clarice F. Geigerman as Nonie
• Muriel Moore as Miriam
• Sylvia Kaler as Beulah
• Carolyn Gold as Neighbor Lady

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