United States / Feb 23, 1997
The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997)
Directed by Johnny E. Jensen
1h 32minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Gray Sibley | Truant Officer |
| Charlie Lucas | Stage Manager |
| Granoldo Frazier | Master of Ceremonies |
| William Flaman | Record Producer |
| Ruth Reid | Counselor |
| Jameelah Nuriddin | Young Yvonne |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Ditchdigger's Daughters |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 23 febbraio 1997 |
| Writer | Paris Qualles |
| Cinematography | Fernando Argüelles |
| Assistant directors | Johnny E. Jensen |
| Camera operators | Fernando Argüelles |
| Additional photography | Fernando Argüelles |
| Music | Phil Marshall |
| Sound | Phil Marshall |
Release dates
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