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The Ditchdigger's Daughters

10.019971h 32mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorJohnny E. Jensen
WriterParis Qualles

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Cast · Directed by Johnny E. Jensen

CLCarl Lumbly
Carl Lumbly
Donald Thornton
DHDulé Hill
Dulé Hill
Young Donald
VDVictoria Dillard
Victoria Dillard
Taas
KEKimberly Elise
Kimberly Elise
Jeanette
SRShelley Robertson
Shelley Robertson
Donna
MCMonique Coleman
Monique Coleman
Young Donna
RK
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
Young Jeanette
RCRosalyn Coleman
Rosalyn Coleman
Yvonne
MCMonica Calhoun
Monica Calhoun
Linda
MJ
Malaika Jabali
Young Linda
EH
Erika L. Heard
Rita
KT
Kiara Tucker
Young Rita

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The Ditchdigger's Daughters hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 13, 1997. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.