The Ditchdigger's Daughters

Name: The Ditchdigger's Daughters
Genre: Drama
Released: 1997
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 10

1997 · 92 min

Drama

★ 10.0

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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.

Crew

Director Johnny E. Jensen
Writer Paris Qualles
Director of Photography Fernando Argüelles

Cast

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

Crew

Director — Johnny E. Jensen
Writer — Paris Qualles
Director of Photography — Fernando Argüelles

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