The Summer of Ben Tyler

The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)

Drama

Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.

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  • Release Date: 1996-12-15
  • Runtime: 1h 50min
  • Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman

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    • Trailer

    Cast

    • James Woods

      Temple Rayburn

    • Elizabeth McGovern

      Celia Rayburn

    • Len Cariou

      Spencer Maitland

    • Julia McIlvaine

      Nell Rayburn

    • Kevin Isola

      Junius Maitland

    • Clifton James

      Chief Sam Thompkins

    • Novella Nelson

      Rosetta Tyler

    • Anita Gillette

      Suellen

    • Ronn Carroll

      Judge Kragen

    • Ed Grady

      Dr. Ringgold

    • Judith Ivey

      Narrator (voice)

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