Driving Miss Daisy

Bruce Beresford
1989-12-13

The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship.
7.2
99 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Morgan Freeman Hoke Colburn Calvin and Nobbs
Jessica Tandy Daisy Werthan Unowned
Dan Aykroyd Boolie Werthan Calvin and Nobbs
Patti LuPone Florine Werthan Unowned
Esther Rolle Idella Unowned
Joann Havrilla Miss McClatchey Unowned
William Hall Jr. Oscar Unowned
Alvin M. Sugarman Dr. Weil Unowned
Clarice F. Geigerman Nonie Unowned
Muriel Moore Miriam Unowned
Sylvia Kaler Beulah Unowned
Carolyn Gold Neighbor Lady Unowned
Crystal R. Fox Katie Bell Unowned
Bob Hannah Red Mitchell Unowned
Ray McKinnon Trooper #1 Unowned
Ashley Josey Trooper #2 Unowned
Jack Rousso Slick Unowned
Fred Faser Insurance Agent Unowned
Indra A. Thomas Soloist Unowned
Trilby Beresford Child (uncredited) Unowned
Dean DuBois Commerce Club Member (uncredited) Unowned
Jay Freer Man at MLK Speech (uncredited) Unowned
Jen Harper Biltmore Hotel Dinner Guest (uncredited) Unowned
D. Taylor Loeb Girl at Temple (uncredited) Unowned