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26 January 1990 (USA) moreTagline:
The comedy that won a Pulitzer Prize morePlot:
An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won 4 Oscars. Another 16 wins & 11 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Unlikely best friends enter old age together moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Morgan Freeman | ... | Hoke Colburn | |
| Jessica Tandy | ... | Daisy Werthan | |
| Dan Aykroyd | ... | Boolie Werthan | |
| Patti LuPone | ... | Florine Werthan | |
| Esther Rolle | ... | Idella | |
| Joann Havrilla | ... | Miss McClatchey | |
| 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 | |
| Bob Hannah | ... | Red Mitchell | |
| Ray McKinnon | ... | Trooper #1 |
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99 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Germany:6 | Iceland:L | South Korea:12 (DVD rating) | Canada:PG (Canadian Home Video rating) | Brazil:Livre | South Korea:All | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Finland:S | Sweden:Btl | UK:U | USA:PG (#29912) | West Germany:6 | Singapore:PG | Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) | Canada:F (Ontario)Fun Stuff
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Three black men are seen crossing railroad tracks in Atlanta. All three of these men are descendants of the real Hoke. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: When Hoke is eating while sitting at the kitchen table, there is a bottle of hot sauce on the table. The bottle cap can be seen to have a tamper-proof seal in place. Those weren't used at that time. moreQuotes:
Boolie Werthan: How're you, Idella?Idella: Livin'.
Boolie Werthan: Where's that vacuum cleaner I brought over here?
Idella: In the closet.
Boolie Werthan: [turning to Hoke] She won't touch it.
Idella: I would if it didn't give me a shock every time I come near it!
Boolie Werthan: It works for me!
Idella: Fine... you clean and I'll go down and run your office!
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Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy (in Oscar Winning performance) invoke grace and dignity in this sensitive treatment of race relations and old age. Freeman stars as a gentle, wise black chauffeur in the service of a spunky Jewish widow, played by Tandy. As the years pass, their relationship evolves into a remarkable friendship despite their different backgrounds.
The film is skillfully adapted from the award-winning play, unfolding against the backdrop of civil rights changes in the South. Somewhat simplistic to be considered a strong statement about race relations, the Best Picture/Best Screenpaly Oscar Winner makes a heartwarming effort to give witness to dignified aging.
Freeman was never better, and the chemistry between the two leads is simply beautiful to watch. This is a very special cinema experience.