Driving Miss Daisy
1989 drama film by Bruce Beresford · Released 1989
Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 American comedy drama film directed by Bruce Beresford and written by Alfred Uhry, based on Uhry's 1987 play. The film stars Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman, and Dan Aykroyd. Freeman reprised his role from the original Off-Broadway production. The story defines Daisy and her point of view—through a network of relationships and emotions by focusing on her home life, synagogue, friends, family, fears, and concerns—over a twenty-five-year period.
Cast ages at release (1989)
- Morgan Freeman, as Hoke Colburn: 51–52
- Jessica Tandy, as Daisy Werthan: 79–80
- Dan Aykroyd, as Boolie Werthan: 36–37
- Esther Rolle, as Idella: 68–69
- Patti LuPone, as Florine Werthan: 39–40