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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.
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Credits
director
Bruce Beresford
author
Alfred Uhry
costume design
Elizabeth McBride
producer
Alfred Uhry
Lili Fini Zanuck
Richard D. Zanuck
Robert Doudell
production company
Majestic Films International
The Zanuck Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
production design
Bruno Rubeo
screenplay
Alfred Uhry
visual effects
John P. Mesa
Duration
01:39:00