The Ditchdigger's Daughters
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Carl Lumbly
Donald Thornton
Dulé Hill
Young Donald
Victoria Dillard
Taas
Kimberly Elise
Jeanette
Shelley Robertson
Donna
Monique Coleman
Young Donna
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
Young Jeanette
Rosalyn Coleman
Yvonne
Monica Calhoun
Linda
Malaika Jabali
Young Linda
Erika L. Heard
Rita
Kiara Tucker
Young Rita
Denice Sealy
Betty
Lynne Moody
Kathryn
April Turner
Yvette
Robin Michelle McClamb
Joy
Saycon Sengbloh
Kimberly
Lou Criscuolo
Vince Calabretta
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnny E. Jensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Paris Qualles
- Original Score
- Phil Marshall
- Original Title
- The Ditchdigger's Daughters
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnny E. Jensen
Paris Qualles
Phil Marshall
Fernando Argüelles
Department Leadership Roster
Paris Qualles
Writer
Johnny E. Jensen
Director
Phil Marshall
Original Music Composer
Fernando Argüelles
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ditchdigger's Daughters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ditchdigger's Daughters about?
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.
Who directed The Ditchdigger's Daughters?
The Ditchdigger's Daughters was directed by Johnny E. Jensen.
Who stars in The Ditchdigger's Daughters?
The principal cast of The Ditchdigger's Daughters includes Carl Lumbly, Dulé Hill, Victoria Dillard, Kimberly Elise, Shelley Robertson.
When was The Ditchdigger's Daughters released and how long is it?
The Ditchdigger's Daughters was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ditchdigger's Daughters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ditchdigger's Daughters was composed by Phil Marshall.