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Driving Miss Daisy   1989         PG, 100 min. Genre: Drama / Comedy Director: Bruce Beresford   Cast: Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone, Esther Rolle, Bob Hannah, Joann Havrilla, Ray McKinnon, William Hall Jr., Alvin M. Sugarman, Clarice F. Geigerman, Muriel Moore, Sylvia Kaler, Carolyn Gold, Crystal R. Fox   In Atlanta during the late 1940s, Miss Daisy Werthan (Jessica Tandy) is a proud, stoic Southern lady whose brother hires a Black man, Hoke Colburn (Morgan Freeman), as her chauffeur. The story spans 25 years in their lives as they form a relationship and become kindred spirits in a world that is changing around them. Great entertainment. Academy Awards were received for Best Picture and Best Actress (Tandy). Awards were also received for Best Writing and Makeup, as well as five nominations, including Best Actor (Freeman). Cast Jessica Tandy Daisy Werthan Morgan Freeman Hoke Colburn Dan Aykroyd Boolie Werthan Patti LuPone Florine Werthan Esther Rolle Idella Bob Hannah Red Mitchell Joann Havrilla Miss McClatchey Ray McKinnon Trooper William Hall Jr. Oscar Alvin M. Sugarman Dr. Weil Clarice F. Geigerman Nonie Muriel Moore Miriam Sylvia Kaler Beulah Carolyn Gold Neighbor Lady Crystal R. Fox Katie Bell