The Summer of Ben Tyler

57%% | Dec 15, 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.

Featured Cast

Arthur Allan Seidelman
Director
Robert Inman
Writer

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
Ronn Carroll
Judge Kragen
Ed Grady
Dr. Ringgold

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