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Cast |
Actor/Actress |
Role |
Freeman, Morgan |
Hoke Colburn |
Tandy, Jessica |
Daisy Werthan |
Aykroyd, Dan |
Boolie Werthan |
LuPone, Patti |
Florine Werthan |
Rolle, Esther |
Idella |
Havrilla, Joann |
Miss McClatchey |
Hall, Jr., William |
Oscar |
Geigerman, Clarice F. |
Nonie |
Moore, Muriel |
Miriam |
Kaler, Sylvia |
Beulah |
Sugarman, Alvin M. |
Dr. Weil |
Gold, Carolyn |
Neighbor Lady |
Fox, Crystal R. |
Katie Bell |
Hannah, Bob |
Red Mitchell |
McKinnon, Ray |
Trooper #1 |
Loeb, D. Taylor |
Girl at Temple (uncredited) |
King, Martin Luther |
Himself (voice, archive footage) |
Other People |
Director |
Beresford, Bruce |
Producer |
Doudell, Robert; Uhry, Alfred; Zanuck, Lili Fini; Zanuck, Richard D. |
Writer |
Uhry, Alfred |
Composer |
Zimmer, Hans |
Studio |
The Zanuck Company; Majestic Films International; Warner Bros. Pictures |
Features |
Running Time |
99 |
Aspect Ratio |
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Color Mode |
Color |
Plot Summary |
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 where shunned upon. Oscar winning tragic comedy with a star-studded cast and based on a play of the same name by Alfred Uhry. |
Personal |
Personal Rating |
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Loaned |
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Keywords |
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Location |
Media_Center |
Watched |
Yes |
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