Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasMon, Dec 11, 1989Washington, D.C.
GB
- In CinemasFri, Feb 23, 1990
CA
- PhysicalTue, Mar 13, 2001DVD
AU
- In CinemasThu, Mar 15, 1990
FR
- In CinemasWed, Jun 13, 1990
DE
- In CinemasThu, Feb 1, 1990Berlin International Film Festival
JP
- In CinemasSat, May 12, 1990
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
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
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