The Summer of Ben Tyler

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The Summer of Ben Tyler

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.

Release Date

1996-12-15

Year

1996

Duration

1h 50m

Status

Released

Score

5.70

Genres

#racial-segregation#racism#southern

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

Clifton James

Clifton James

Chief Sam Thompkins

Novella Nelson

Novella Nelson

Rosetta Tyler

Anita Gillette

Anita Gillette

Suellen

Ronn Carroll

Ronn Carroll

Judge Kragen

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Ed Grady

Dr. Ringgold