Movie Description
The Ditchdigger's Daughters
(1997)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Johnny E. Jensen
- Writer : Paris Qualles
- Cast : Carl Lumbly,Dulé Hill,Victoria Dillard,Kimberly Elise,Shelley Robertson,Monique Coleman,Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly,Rosalyn Coleman,Monica Calhoun,Malaika Jabali,Erika L. Heard,Kiara Tucker,Denice Sealy,Lynne Moody,April Turner,Robin Michelle McClamb,Saycon Sengbloh,Lou Criscuolo,General Fermon Judd Jr.,Joanne Pankow,Tyhm Kennedy,Richard K. Olsen,Suellen Yates,Tammy Arnold,Gray Sibley,Charlie Lucas,Granoldo Frazier,William Flaman,Ruth Reid,Jameelah Nuriddin
Cast
Donald Thornton
Young Donald
Taas
Jeanette
Donna
Young Donna
Young Jeanette
Yvonne
Linda
Young Linda
Rita
Young Rita
Betty
Kathryn
Yvette
Kimberly
Vince Calabretta
Miss Wainbright
Laborer #1
Loan Officer
Teacher #1
Teacher #2
Truant Officer
Stage Manager
Master of Ceremonies
Record Producer
Counselor
Young Yvonne
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Facts
Original TitleThe Ditchdigger's Daughters
Status Released
Release Information
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1997-02-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 32m
Genres
- Drama
