Directed by:
Bruce Beresford
Written by:
Alfred Uhry
Based on the play by:
Alfred Uhry
Genre:
Drama
Runtime:
99 mins
Plot:
An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years.
Release Date:
December 13, 1989
Reception:
Cast:
Morgan Freeman
Jessica Tandy
Dan Aykroyd
Patti LuPone
Esther Rolle
Joann Havrilla
Wins
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Richard D. Zanuck, Lili Fini Zanuck
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Jessica Tandy
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Alfred Uhry
- Best Achievement in Makeup | Manlio Rocchetti, Lynn Barber, Kevin Haney
Nominations
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Morgan Freeman
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Dan Aykroyd
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Mark Warner
- Best Achievement in Costume Design | Elizabeth McBride
- Best Achievement in Production Design | Bruno Rubeo, Crispian Sallis
Wins
- Best Leading Actress | Jessica Tandy
Nominations
- Best Film | Richard D. Zanuck, Lili Fini Zanuck, Bruce Beresford
- Best Direction | Bruce Beresford
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Alfred Uhry
Wins
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Best Actor – Musical or Comedy | Morgan Freeman
- Best Actress – Musical or Comedy | Jessica Tandy
Nominations
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media | Hans Zimmer
Wins
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Richard D. Zanuck, Lili Fini Zanuck
Wins
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Alfred Uhry