
99 minutes
12/13/1989
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.

Morgan Freeman
as Hoke Colburn

Jessica Tandy
as Daisy Werthan

Dan Aykroyd
as Boolie Werthan

Patti LuPone
as Florine Werthan

Esther Rolle
as Idella

Joann Havrilla
as Miss McClatchey

Ray McKinnon
as Trooper #1

Crystal R. Fox
as Katie Bell

Bob Hannah
as Red Mitchell
William Hall Jr.
as Oscar
Alvin M. Sugarman
as Dr. Weil
Clarice F. Geigerman
as Nonie
Muriel Moore
as Miriam
Sylvia Kaler
as Beulah
Carolyn Gold
as Neighbor Lady
Ashley Josey
as Trooper #2
Jack Rousso
as Slick
Fred Faser
as Insurance Agent
Indra A. Thomas
as Soloist
Trilby Beresford
as Child (uncredited)
Dean DuBois
as Commerce Club Member (uncredited)
Jay Freer
as Man at MLK Speech (uncredited)

Jen Harper
as Biltmore Hotel Dinner Guest (uncredited)

D. Taylor Loeb
as Girl at Temple (uncredited)