The Ditchdigger's Daughters

Name: The Ditchdigger's Daughters
Genre: Drama
Released: 1997-02-23
Duration: 92 min

1h 32m·Drama

Directed by Johnny E. Jensen1997

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.

DirectorJohnny E. JensenCinematographyFernando Argüelles

Overview Discussion

Actor	Role
Carl LumblyDonald Thornton	Donald Thornton
Dulé HillYoung Donald	Young Donald
Victoria DillardTaas	Taas
Kimberly EliseJeanette	Jeanette
Shelley RobertsonDonna	Donna
Monique ColemanYoung Donna	Young Donna
RRae'Ven Larrymore KellyYoung Jeanette	Young Jeanette
Rosalyn ColemanYvonne	Yvonne
Monica CalhounLinda	Linda
MMalaika JabaliYoung Linda	Young Linda
EErika L. HeardRita	Rita
KKiara TuckerYoung Rita	Young Rita
DDenice SealyBetty	Betty
Lynne MoodyKathryn	Kathryn
April TurnerYvette	Yvette
RRobin Michelle McClambJoy	Joy
Saycon SengblohKimberly	Kimberly
Lou CriscuoloVince Calabretta	Vince Calabretta
GGeneral Fermon Judd Jr.Earl	Earl
JJoanne PankowMiss Wainbright	Miss Wainbright
TTyhm KennedyLaborer #1	Laborer #1
Richard K. OlsenLoan Officer	Loan Officer
SSuellen YatesTeacher #1	Teacher #1
Tammy ArnoldTeacher #2	Teacher #2
GGray SibleyTruant Officer	Truant Officer
CCharlie LucasStage Manager	Stage Manager
GGranoldo FrazierMaster of Ceremonies	Master of Ceremonies
William FlamanRecord Producer	Record Producer
RRuth ReidCounselor	Counselor
JJameelah NuriddinYoung Yvonne	Young Yvonne