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Driving Miss Daisy poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.7 / 100
1989·Comedy / Drama·1h 39m

DRIVING MISS DAISY

“The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship.”

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 were shunned.

Above the Line
Bruce Beresford·DirectorAlfred Uhry·ScreenplayPeter James·Director of PhotographyHans Zimmer·Original Music ComposerMark Warner·Editor
Cast
Morgan Freeman·Hoke ColburnJessica Tandy·Daisy WerthanDan Aykroyd·Boolie WerthanPatti LuPone·Florine WerthanEsther Rolle·IdellaJoann Havrilla·Miss McClatcheyRay McKinnon·Trooper #1Crystal R. Fox·Katie BellBob Hannah·Red MitchellWilliam Hall Jr.·Oscar
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Bruce Beresford·Director
Writing· 1
Alfred Uhry·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Peter James·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Mark Warner·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Hans Zimmer·Original Music Composer
Production· 4
Robert Doudell·ProducerAlfred Uhry·ProducerLili Fini Zanuck·ProducerRichard D. Zanuck·Producer
By the Numbers
86.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
84%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$146M
ROI 1844%
Worldwide Gross
4
9 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#D2C1A7
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Mood
Contemplative
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for "Driving Miss Daisy" features two individuals, an older African-American man and an older white woman, seated indoors. The man, wearing a d”

comedydrama
Key Elements
NewspaperSuitPearl Necklace
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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