About this release
Freeman is hired to chauffeur the difficult Tandy in racially tense 1960's South. The two develop an eventual relationship and love for each other with terrific performances across the board and enough sincerity to break even the toughest audience.
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Disc 1
DVD
Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
99 min
Drama
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.
Credits
Director
Bruce Beresford
Writer
Alfred Uhry
Cast
Morgan Freemanas Hoke Colburn
Jessica Tandyas Daisy Werthan
Dan Aykroydas Boolie Werthan
Patti LuPoneas Florine Werthan
Esther Rolleas Idella
Joann Havrillaas Miss McClatchey
William Hall Jr.as Oscar
Alvin M. Sugarmanas Dr. Weil
Clarice F. Geigermanas Nonie
Muriel Mooreas Miriam
Cinematographer
Peter James
Composer
Hans Zimmer
Editor
Mark Warner
Producer
Lili Fini Zanuck
Richard D. Zanuck
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 1, 2026