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Driving Miss Daisy
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Driving Miss Daisy

1989-12-13 · 99 min · ★ 7.2

Drama

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.

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Directors
Bruce Beresford
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, Majestic Films International, Allied Filmmakers, The Zanuck Company
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,500,000
Revenue
USD 145,793,296

Top Cast

Morgan FreemanMorgan FreemanHoke Colburn
Jessica TandyJessica TandyDaisy Werthan
Dan AykroydDan AykroydBoolie Werthan
Patti LuPonePatti LuPoneFlorine Werthan
Esther RolleEsther RolleIdella
Joann HavrillaJoann HavrillaMiss McClatchey
William Hall Jr.Oscar
Alvin M. SugarmanDr. Weil
Clarice F. GeigermanNonie
Muriel MooreMiriam
Sylvia KalerBeulah
Carolyn GoldNeighbor Lady
Crystal R. FoxCrystal R. FoxKatie Bell
Bob HannahBob HannahRed Mitchell
Ray McKinnonRay McKinnonTrooper #1
Ashley JoseyTrooper #2
Jack RoussoSlick
Fred FaserInsurance Agent
Indra A. ThomasSoloist
Trilby BeresfordChild (uncredited)

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