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The story of an old Jewish widow named Daisy Werthan and her relationship with her colored 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 where shunned upon. Oscar winning tragic comedy with a star-studded cast and based on a play of the same name by Alfred Uhry.

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

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd

Released: December 13, 1989

Runtime: 99.0

Popularity Rating: 10.704

Majestic Films International, The Zanuck Company, Warner Bros.

United States of America

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.
Nonie Clarice F. Geigerman
Miriam Muriel Moore
Beulah Sylvia Kaler
Dr. Weil Alvin M. Sugarman
Neighbor Lady Carolyn Gold
Katie Bell Crystal R. Fox
Red Mitchell Bob Hannah
Trooper #1 Ray McKinnon
Girl at Temple (uncredited) D. Taylor Loeb

Art — Art Direction: Victor Kempster
Art — Production Design: Bruno Rubeo
Art — Set Decoration: Crispian Sallis
Camera — Director of Photography: Peter James
Camera — Still Photographer: Sam Emerson
Costume & Make-Up — Costume Design: Elizabeth McBride
Costume & Make-Up — Hairstylist: Philip Ivey
Costume & Make-Up — Hairstylist: Philip Leto
Costume & Make-Up — Makeup Artist: Lynn Barber
Costume & Make-Up — Makeup Department Head: Kevin Haney
Costume & Make-Up — Makeup Department Head: Manlio Rocchetti
Crew — Editorial Staff: Jeremiah O'Driscoll
Crew — Special Effects Coordinator: Bob Shelley
Crew — Stunts: Gene Witham
Crew — Thanks: Irving Vendig
Crew — Transportation Captain: Cindy Parker
Crew — Transportation Coordinator: J.L. Parker
Crew — Visual Effects Art Director: Tim Donahue
Directing — Assistant Director: Katterli Frauenfelder
Directing — Director: Bruce Beresford
Editing — Color Timer: Bob Putynkowski
Editing — Editor: Mark Warner
Editing — First Assistant Editor: Donald Likovich
Editing — First Assistant Editor: Steven Ramirez
Production — Co-Executive Producer: Jake Eberts
Production — Executive Producer: David Brown
Production — Producer: Alfred Uhry
Production — Producer: Lili Fini Zanuck
Production — Producer: Richard D. Zanuck
Production — Producer: Robert Doudell
Sound — ADR & Dubbing: Tom Bellfort
Sound — Foley: Sandina Bailo-Lape
Sound — Music Editor: Laura Perlman
Sound — Music Supervisor: Barry Levine
Sound — Original Music Composer: Hans Zimmer
Sound — Scoring Mixer: Jay Rifkin
Visual Effects — Visual Effects: John P. Mesa
Visual Effects — Visual Effects Supervisor: William Mesa
Writing — Author: Alfred Uhry
Writing — Screenplay: Alfred Uhry