The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997)
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.
Director: Johnny E. Jensen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: February 23, 1997
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
Screenplay
Music: Phil Marshall
Cinematography: Fernando Argüelles
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Johnny E. Jensen
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Ditchdigger's Daughters stars Carl Lumbly, Dulé Hill, Victoria Dillard, Kimberly Elise, Shelley Robertson, Monique Coleman.
- How long is The Ditchdigger's Daughters?
- The Ditchdigger's Daughters has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Ditchdigger's Daughters?
- The Ditchdigger's Daughters is a Drama film.