Movie

The Ditchdigger's Daughters

Released: February 23, 1997 (1997)

Runtime: 92 minutes

Genres: Drama

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Carl Lumbly as Donald Thornton
Age at release: 45
Rosalyn Coleman as Yvonne
Age at release: 31
Kimberly Elise as Jeanette
Age at release: 29
Victoria Dillard as Taas
Age at release: 27
Monica Calhoun as Linda
Age at release: 25
Dulé Hill as Young Donald
Age at release: 21
Monique Coleman as Young Donna
Age at release: 16
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly as Young Jeanette
Age at release: 11
Shelley Robertson as Donna
Age at release: Unknown
Erika L. Heard as Rita
Age at release: Unknown

Show more cast

Richard K. Olsen as Loan Officer
Age at release: 65
Lou Criscuolo as Vince Calabretta
Age at release: 63
Joanne Pankow as Miss Wainbright
Age at release: 59
Lynne Moody as Kathryn
Age at release: 51
General Fermon Judd Jr. as Earl
Age at release: 33
Saycon Sengbloh as Kimberly
Age at release: 19
Charlie Lucas as Stage Manager
Age at release: 8
Kiara Tucker as Young Rita
Age at release: Unknown
Denice Sealy as Betty
Age at release: Unknown
April Turner as Yvette
Age at release: Unknown
Robin Michelle McClamb as Joy
Age at release: Unknown
Tyhm Kennedy as Laborer #1
Age at release: Unknown
Suellen Yates as Teacher #1
Age at release: Unknown
Tammy Arnold as Teacher #2
Age at release: Unknown
Gray Sibley as Truant Officer
Age at release: Unknown
Granoldo Frazier as Master of Ceremonies
Age at release: Unknown
William Flaman as Record Producer
Age at release: Unknown
Ruth Reid as Counselor
Age at release: Unknown