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The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)

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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Arthur Allan Seidelman

Director

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)

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)

Extra

Release Date

December 15, 1996

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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Videos

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