The Summer of Ben Tyler Poster

The Summer of Ben Tyler

57.00% | December 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 Crew

Arthur Allan Seidelman
Director
Robert Inman
Writer
Van Dyke Parks
Original Music Composer

Cast

James Woods
James Woods
Temple Rayburn
Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern
Celia Rayburn
Len Cariou
Len Cariou
Spencer Maitland
Julia McIlvaine
Julia McIlvaine
Nell Rayburn
Kevin Isola
Kevin Isola
Junius Maitland

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