
The Ditchdigger's Daughters ( 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.
Top Cast

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

Jameelah Nuriddin
Young 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

General Fermon Judd Jr.
Earl

Joanne Pankow
Miss Wainbright

Tyhm Kennedy
Laborer #1

Richard K. Olsen
Loan Officer

Suellen Yates
Teacher #1

Tammy Arnold
Teacher #2

Gray Sibley
Truant Officer

Charlie Lucas
Stage Manager

Granoldo Frazier
Master of Ceremonies

William Flaman
Record Producer

Ruth Reid
Counselor
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