The Summer of Ben Tyler

Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman
1996    1h 50m    PG
Drama, Comedy
6.5
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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.
Cast of The Summer of Ben Tyler
  • James WoodsTemple Rayburn
  • Elizabeth McGovernCelia Rayburn
  • Len CariouSpencer Maitland
  • Julia McIlvaineNell Rayburn
  • Kevin IsolaJunius Maitland
  • Clifton JamesChief Sam Thompkins
  • Novella NelsonRosetta Tyler
  • Anita GilletteSuellen
  • Ronn CarrollJudge Kragen
  • Ed GradyDr. Ringgold
  • Judith IveyNarrator (voice)
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