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Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
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Release Date:
26 January 1990 (USA)
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The comedy that won a Pulitzer Prize more
Plot:
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 synopsis
Awards:
Won 4 Oscars.
Another 16 wins
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11 nominations
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(49 articles)
The Guidelines: Random notes from pop culture
(From The Guardian - Film News. 27 November 2009, 4:05 PM, PST)
Tommy Lee Jones Bails On Lawyer
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(From The Guardian - Film News. 27 November 2009, 4:05 PM, PST)
Tommy Lee Jones Bails On Lawyer
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Oscar Winner For Best Picture Is Hard To Resist
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Cast
(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 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Dolby Digital (DVD version)
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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)
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In the scenes involving the black 4 door Cadillac sedan, the director uses both a 1955 and a 1956 Cadillac. The cars' exteriors are identical except for the rear exhaust fender flare on the '56. The rear fender on the '55 is flat.
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Anachronisms: Just before Miss Daisy's first ride with Hoke, she walks down her street past a house that has multiple skylights, a type and style which didn't exist until 30 years later.
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Quotes:
Boolie Werthan:
You're a doodle, Mama.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Murphy Brown: Driving Miss Crazy (#3.20)" (1991)
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Soundtrack:
WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
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In an era of mega blockbusters, and sci-fi extravaganzas, this little drama is like water in the desert. "Driving Miss Daisy" will appeal to people tired of noisy, mindless over-produced films. The film's plot is very simple: a wealthy Jewish woman and ex-teacher (Jessica Tandy) wrecks her car (for the umpteen time), and his son (Dan Akroyd) decides that it is time for her to have a chauffeur. Unfortunately for the driver (Morgan Freeman), his boss is a high-strung woman, who refuses to give up her independence, making his job more difficult than what it needs to be. Moving, delicate and genteel exploration of bitter rivalry that blossoms into genuine friendship. Race relations is a big part of the story, but one could argue that the movie is mostly about how one soul could impact another. Tandy won the Oscar and she is wonderful, and Freeman is her match; their great chemistry is the key to the film's appeal. It's a sweet, heartwarming film, more complex than what it appears to be at first glance. It's very funny too. Not a great technical achievement but solid entertainment, competently done by great professionals.