The Ditchdigger's Daughters

The Ditchdigger's Daughters

The Ditchdigger's Daughters

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The Ditchdigger's Daughters

1997

1h 32m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

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.

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Cast & Crew

30 members

Acting

Carl Lumbly

Donald Thornton

Carl Lumbly

Acting

Dulé Hill

Young Donald

Dulé Hill

Acting

Victoria Dillard

Taas

Victoria Dillard

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Kimberly Elise

Jeanette

Kimberly Elise

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Shelley Robertson

Donna

Shelley Robertson

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Monique Coleman

Young Donna

Monique Coleman

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Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly

Young Jeanette

Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly

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Rosalyn Coleman

Yvonne

Rosalyn Coleman

Production

Jameelah Nuriddin

Young Yvonne

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Monica Calhoun

Linda

Monica Calhoun

Directing

Malaika Jabali

Young Linda

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Erika L. Heard

Rita

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Kiara Tucker

Young Rita

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Denice Sealy

Betty

Denice Sealy

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Lynne Moody

Kathryn

Lynne Moody

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April Turner

Yvette

April Turner

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Robin Michelle McClamb

Joy

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Saycon Sengbloh

Kimberly

Saycon Sengbloh

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Lou Criscuolo

Vince Calabretta

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General Fermon Judd Jr.

Earl

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Joanne Pankow

Miss Wainbright

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Tyhm Kennedy

Laborer #1

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Richard K. Olsen

Loan Officer

Richard K. Olsen

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Suellen Yates

Teacher #1

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Tammy Arnold

Teacher #2

Tammy Arnold

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Gray Sibley

Truant Officer

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Charlie Lucas

Stage Manager

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Granoldo Frazier

Master of Ceremonies

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William Flaman

Record Producer

William Flaman

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Ruth Reid

Counselor

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