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The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship. - Driving Miss Daisy
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Title: Driving Miss Daisy

Release Date: 13 Dec 1989

Runtime: 1h 39m

Genre: Drama

Director: Warner Bros. Pictures, Majestic Films International, Allied Filmmakers, The Zanuck Company

Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, Majestic Films International, Allied Filmmakers, The Zanuck Company

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.237 (1600 votes)

Cast

  • Hoke Colburn: Morgan Freeman
  • Daisy Werthan: Jessica Tandy
  • Boolie Werthan: Dan Aykroyd
  • Florine Werthan: Patti LuPone
  • Idella: Esther Rolle
  • Miss McClatchey: Joann Havrilla
  • Oscar: William Hall Jr.
  • Dr. Weil: Alvin M. Sugarman
  • Nonie: Clarice F. Geigerman
  • Miriam: Muriel Moore
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