
"The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship."
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.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Budget
$7,500,000
Revenue
$145,793,296
Status
Released

Morgan Freeman
Hoke Colburn

Jessica Tandy
Daisy Werthan

Dan Aykroyd
Boolie Werthan

Patti LuPone
Florine Werthan

Esther Rolle
Idella

Joann Havrilla
Miss McClatchey

Ray McKinnon
Trooper #1

Crystal R. Fox
Katie Bell