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An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years.An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years.An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years.
- Won 4 Oscars
- 22 wins & 24 nominations total
Patti LuPone
- Florine Werthan
- (as Patti Lupone)
Jo Ann Havrilla
- Miss McClatchey
- (as Joann Havrilla)
Crystal Fox
- Katie Bell
- (as Crystal R. Fox)
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThree black men are seen crossing railroad tracks in Atlanta. All three of these men are descendants of the real person (Will Coleman) that the "Hoke" character was based upon.
- GoofsThe bombing of The Temple in Atlanta took place in 1958, yet is shown as occurring in 1966 or later (because it is shown after the scene in which Boolie receives an award in 1966). Hoke is also driving mid-1960s Cadillac in the scene.
- Quotes
Daisy Werthan: Hoke?
Hoke Colburn: Yes'm.
Daisy Werthan: You're my best friend.
Hoke Colburn: No, go on Miss Daisy.
Daisy Werthan: No, really, you are...
[Takes Hoke's hand]
Daisy Werthan: You are.
Hoke Colburn: Yes'm.
- Crazy creditsFilm title logo appears at the end of closing credits
- ConnectionsFeatured in Precious Images (1986)
- SoundtracksAfter The Ball
(1892)
Words and Music by Charles Harris (as Charles K. Harris)
Sung a cappella by Jessica Tandy (uncredited)
Published by Charles K. Harris Publishing Company, Inc.
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A very beautiful and tender film worthwhile thinking about
Although not being an American we here in Europe also know about racism and the crises between black and white people in the US and maybe especially in the southern part of the country. However I found this film immencely beautiful showing the growing affection between two people (Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy) coming from such different cultures.
It was so great to watch that it truly is possible for two so different people to bond in such a strong and loving/respectful way as we witness in this film.
Of course it's a true Hollywood-type of film but anyhow it really got my personal respect and the way the story developed was also quite remarkable. From the beginning where Jessica Tandy will not accept a black driver till years and years after where they really become close to one another although still knowing their particular place in the household.
It is a beautiful film in that way that it really shows us that it is possible that we all, if we make an effort, can learn to live side by side without hatred. And then the then old (now no longer among us) Jessica Tandy plays her role of her lifetime with such a dignity that only a truly talented actress can do. An actress of the "old school"..
Absolutely worthwhile watching although many people may find it boring (since it's not an action film) but it has a story to tell and that indeed makes it a good film.
It was so great to watch that it truly is possible for two so different people to bond in such a strong and loving/respectful way as we witness in this film.
Of course it's a true Hollywood-type of film but anyhow it really got my personal respect and the way the story developed was also quite remarkable. From the beginning where Jessica Tandy will not accept a black driver till years and years after where they really become close to one another although still knowing their particular place in the household.
It is a beautiful film in that way that it really shows us that it is possible that we all, if we make an effort, can learn to live side by side without hatred. And then the then old (now no longer among us) Jessica Tandy plays her role of her lifetime with such a dignity that only a truly talented actress can do. An actress of the "old school"..
Absolutely worthwhile watching although many people may find it boring (since it's not an action film) but it has a story to tell and that indeed makes it a good film.
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- AslaugRuotsalainen
- Jun 15, 2003
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Šofer gospođice Daisy
- Filming locations
- 822 Lullwater Road, Druid Hills, Atlanta, Georgia, USA(Miss Daisy's house)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $7,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $106,593,296
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $73,745
- Dec 17, 1989
- Gross worldwide
- $145,793,296
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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