MovieDrama
The Ditchdigger's Daughters
10.0(2)19971h 32m
Based on the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, this heartwarming, inspirational family drama centers on a poor black laborer who wanted his six daughters to grow up to be doctors.
- Director
- Johnny E. Jensen
- Writers
- Paris Qualles
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Cast
Carl Lumbly
Donald Thornton
Dulé Hill
Young Donald
Victoria Dillard
Taas
Kimberly Elise
Jeanette
Shelley Robertson
Donna
Monique Coleman
Young Donna
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
Young Jeanette
Rosalyn Coleman
Yvonne
Monica Calhoun
Linda
Malaika Jabali
Young Linda
Erika L. Heard
Rita
Kiara Tucker
Young Rita
Denice Sealy
Betty
Lynne Moody
Kathryn
April Turner
Yvette
Robin Michelle McClamb
Joy
Saycon Sengbloh
Kimberly
Lou Criscuolo
Vince Calabretta
General Fermon Judd Jr.
Earl
Joanne Pankow
Miss Wainbright
Tyhm Kennedy
Laborer #1
Richard K. Olsen
Loan Officer
Suellen Yates
Teacher #1
Tammy Arnold
Teacher #2
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Crew
Directing
- Johnny E. JensenDirector
Writing
- Paris QuallesWriter
Camera
- Fernando ArgüellesDirector of Photography
Sound
- Phil MarshallOriginal Music Composer