Driving Miss Daisy
(1988)
The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship.
Stars: Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone, Esther Rolle
Director: Bruce Beresford
Writer: Alfred Uhry
Language: English
Studio: Warner Home Video
Duration: 99
DVD Release: December 1989
An elderly Jewish widow living in Atlanta can no longer drive. Her son insists she allow him to hire a driver, which in the 1950s meant a black man. She resists any change in her life but, Hoke, the driver is hired by her son. She refuses to allow him to drive her anywhere at first, but Hoke slowly wins her over with his native good graces. The movie is directly taken from a stage play and does show it. It covers over twenty years of the pair's life together as they slowly build a relationship that transcends their differences.
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 |
Crystal R. Fox | Katie Bell |
Bob Hannah | Red Mitchell |
Ray McKinnon | Trooper #1 |
Hans Zimmer | Composer |
Peter James | Cinematographer |
Mark Warner | Editor |
Bruno Rubeo | Production Designer |
Genre: Comedy
Media: DVD
Sound: Dolby Digital
IMDb: 0097239