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The Ditchdigger's Daughters (TV Movie 1997) Poster

(1997 TV Movie)

Full Cast & Crew

Directed by 

Johnny E. Jensen

Writing Credits (WGA)  

Yvonne S. Thornton ... (book) (as Yvonne S. Thornton M.D.) and
Jo Coudert ... (book)
 
Paris Qualles ... (written by)

Cast (in credits order)  

Carl Lumbly ... Donald Thornton
Dulé Hill ... Young Donald
Victoria Dillard ... Tass
Shelley Robertson ... Donna
Monique Coleman ... Young Donna
Kimberly Elise ... Jeanette
RaéVen Kelly ... Young Jeanette (as Raeven Kelly)
Rosalyn Coleman ... Yvonne
Jameelah Nuriddin Jameelah Nuriddin ... Young Yvonne
Monica Calhoun ... Linda
Malaika Jabali Malaika Jabali ... Young Linda
Erika L. Heard Erika L. Heard ... Rita
Kiara Tucker Kiara Tucker ... Young Rita
Denice Sealy ... Betty (as Denice J. Sealy)
Niaja Cotton Niaja Cotton ... Young Betty
Lynne Moody ... Kathryn
April Turner April Turner ... Yvette (as April C. Turner)
Robin Michelle McClamb Robin Michelle McClamb ... Joy (as Robin Vaughn)
Saycon Sengbloh ... Kimberly
Lou Criscuolo Lou Criscuolo ... Vince Calabretta
Beron Toster Beron Toster ... Marvin
General Fermon Judd Jr. ... Earl
Joanne Pankow ... Miss Wainbright
Tyhm Kennedy Tyhm Kennedy ... Laborer #1
Richard K. Olsen ... Loan officer
Suellen Yates Suellen Yates ... Teacher #1
Tammy Arnold ... Teacher #2
Gray Sibley Gray Sibley ... Truant officer
Charlie Lucas Charlie Lucas ... Stage manager
Granoldo Frazier Granoldo Frazier ... Master of ceremonies
Christina Ryals Christina Ryals ... Student
William Flaman ... Record producer (as Bill Flaman)
Ruth Reid Ruth Reid ... Counselor
Rene Minniefee Rene Minniefee ... Eddie
Marvin Daye Marvin Daye ... Laborer #2

Produced by 

James Manos Jr. ... executive producer
Paris Qualles ... executive producer
Lulu Zezza ... line producer

Music by 

Phil Marshall

Cinematography by 

Fernando Argüelles

Editing by 

Allan Holzman

Casting By 

Jaki Brown
Robyn M. Mitchell

Production Design by 

David Chapman

Art Direction by 

Linwood Taylor

Set Decoration by 

Burton Rencher

Costume Design by 

Alonzo Wilson

Makeup Department 

Linda Kamp ... assistant makeup artist
Ted Long ... key hair stylist
Laini Thompson ... key makeup artist

Production Management 

Alicia Hirsch ... executive in charge of post production
Tom Treloggen ... unit production manager
Dale Williams ... production supervisor
Wes Irwin ... post-production supervisor (uncredited)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

Timothy M. Bourne ... first assistant director
Rick Clark ... second assistant director

Art Department 

John France ... gang boss
Tom Jones Jr. ... construction coordinator
Randy Kenan ... mill foreman
Edward 'Tantar' LeViseur ... property master (as 'Tantar' Leviseur)

Sound Department 

C. Douglas Cameron ... boom operator
Dan Giannattasio ... cableperson
Carl Rudisill ... sound mixer (as Carl S. Rudisill)

Camera and Electrical Department 

Chip Hackler ... additional camera operator
Adam Hinson ... electrician
Robert Hoelen ... key grip (as Robert G. Hoelen)
Cristiano Palermi ... lighting technician
Tommy Ray Sullivan ... gaffer (as Tommy Sullivan)
Dan Turek ... second assistant camera

Casting Department 

Francine Decoursey ... location casting: North Carolina
Mark Fincannon ... location casting
Susan D. Fowler ... casting assistant
Emily Young Keeley ... location casting

Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Cameron Doyle ... set costumer
Lisa A. Doyle ... wardrobe (as Lisa Doyle)
Amanda Zenil ... key set costumer

Editorial Department 

Jimmy Sandoval ... assistant editor

Location Management 

Kelley Finn Blum ... assistant location manager (as Kelley Finn)
Louis F. DiFelice ... location manager (as Louis Difelice)
Patt Noday ... location scout
Ryan Schaetzle ... location assistant

Music Department 

Thomas A. Carlson ... music editor (as Tom Carlson)
Tim Jaquette ... score mixer
William Pearson ... assistant music editor (as Bill Pearson) / orchestrator
Lonnie Sill ... music supervisor

Script and Continuity Department 

Thom Rainey ... script supervisor

Transportation Department 

Edwin Bowden ... driver (as Edwin Bowden Jr.)
Robin Drinkwater ... driver
Neil Hyman ... transportation coordinator (as Neil A. Hyman)
Ian Overson ... driver (as Jan Overson)

Additional Crew 

Melissa Bourne ... set teacher
Scott Carter ... assistant: Paris Qualles
Chad Graves ... set production assistant
Jennifer Jenkins ... assistant: James Manos Jr.
Phyllis Larrymore-Kelly ... dialogue coach for rae'ven larrymore kelly
Rodney Saulsberry ... voice actor
Zac Sherman ... production assistant
Pamela Thornton ... first assistant accountant (as Pamela Williamson)
Erik Whitestone ... production production assistant (as Eric Whitestone)
Anne Wilson ... production accountant

See also

Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs

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