The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship.|Dec. 13, 1989|USA|99 Min.|PG
Genre: Drama
Description: In 1948, Daisy Werthan, a 72-year-old wealthy Jewish widow and retired schoolteacher, lives alone in Atlanta, Georgia, with her black housekeeper, Idella. After Miss Daisy accidentally drives her car into her neighbor’s yard, her son Boolie decides to hire a chauffeur named Hoke Colburn for her. Despite her initial resistance, Miss Daisy gradually accepts Hoke’s presence, especially after he honestly admits to taking a can of salmon from her pantry and replaces it.
Over time, Miss Daisy grows to appreciate Hoke’s skills and even teaches him to read. When Idella passes away in 1963, Miss Daisy chooses to manage her own household and relies on Hoke for both driving and cooking. Meanwhile, Hoke buys the cars he uses to drive Daisy and negotiates higher wages with Boolie.
The film addresses themes of racism and anti-Semitism. Hoke experiences racial discrimination, while Miss Daisy faces prejudice after her synagogue is bombed. As societal changes unfold, Miss Daisy attends a dinner where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers a speech, reflecting the evolving landscape of American society.
Cast director: Bruce Beresford
Cast actor: Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone, Esther Rolle, Joann Havrilla, William Hall Jr., Alvin M. Sugarman, Clarice F. Geigerman, Muriel Moore
Original name: Driving Miss Daisy