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.
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
William Hall Jr.
as Oscar
Alvin M. Sugarman
as Dr. Weil
Clarice F. Geigerman
as Nonie
Muriel Moore
as Miriam
Sylvia Kaler
as Beulah
Carolyn Gold
as Neighbor Lady
