The Ditchdigger's Daughters
10
92 minutes
2/23/1997
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.
Cast List
Carl Lumbly
as Donald Thornton
Dulé Hill
as Young Donald
Victoria Dillard
as Taas
Kimberly Elise
as Jeanette
Shelley Robertson
as Donna
Monique Coleman
as Young Donna
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
as Young Jeanette
Rosalyn Coleman
as Yvonne
Jameelah Nuriddin
as Young Yvonne
Monica Calhoun
as Linda
Malaika Jabali
as Young Linda
Erika L. Heard
as Rita
Kiara Tucker
as Young Rita
Denice Sealy
as Betty
Lynne Moody
as Kathryn
April Turner
as Yvette
Robin Michelle McClamb
as Joy
Saycon Sengbloh
as Kimberly
Lou Criscuolo
as Vince Calabretta
General Fermon Judd Jr.
as Earl
Joanne Pankow
as Miss Wainbright
Tyhm Kennedy
as Laborer #1
Richard K. Olsen
as Loan Officer
Suellen Yates
as Teacher #1
Tammy Arnold
as Teacher #2
Gray Sibley
as Truant Officer
Charlie Lucas
as Stage Manager
Granoldo Frazier
as Master of Ceremonies
William Flaman
as Record Producer
Ruth Reid
as Counselor