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The Summer of Ben Tyler

The Summer of Ben Tyler

6.8/10 1996 1h 50m Released
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.

Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman
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Top 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
 Ed Grady
Ed Grady
Dr. Ringgold
 Judith Ivey
Judith Ivey
Narrator (voice)

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