The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997)

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.

Cast (30)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Carl Lumbly

Donald Thornton

Dulé Hill

Young Donald

Victoria Dillard

Taas

Kimberly Elise

Jeanette

Shelley Robertson

Donna

Monique Coleman

Young Donna

R

Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly

Young Jeanette

Rosalyn Coleman

Yvonne

Monica Calhoun

Linda

M

Malaika Jabali

Young Linda

E

Erika L. Heard

Rita

K

Kiara Tucker

Young Rita

D

Denice Sealy

Betty

Lynne Moody

Kathryn

April Turner

Yvette

R

Robin Michelle McClamb

Joy

Saycon Sengbloh

Kimberly

Lou Criscuolo

Vince Calabretta

G

General Fermon Judd Jr.

Earl

J

Joanne Pankow

Miss Wainbright

T

Tyhm Kennedy

Laborer #1

Richard K. Olsen

Loan Officer

S

Suellen Yates

Teacher #1

Tammy Arnold

Teacher #2

G

Gray Sibley

Truant Officer

C

Charlie Lucas

Stage Manager

G

Granoldo Frazier

Master of Ceremonies

William Flaman

Record Producer

R

Ruth Reid

Counselor

J

Jameelah Nuriddin

Young Yvonne

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