Film
The Summer of Ben Tyler
1996 · 1h 50m · Drama
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- 6.5
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Overview
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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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)
Crew
- Arthur Allan SeidelmanDirector
- Robert InmanWriter
- Neil RoachDirector of Photography
- Van Dyke ParksOriginal Music Composer
- Toni MorganEditor
- Lynn KresselCasting
Media
Details
- Release date
- December 15, 1996
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Genres
- Drama
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