The Summer of Ben Tyler

    The Summer of Ben Tyler
    1996

    Synopsis

    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 WoodsTemple Rayburn
    • Elizabeth McGovernCelia Rayburn
    • Len CariouSpencer Maitland
    • Julia McIlvaineNell Rayburn
    • Kevin IsolaJunius Maitland
    • Clifton JamesChief Sam Thompkins
    • Novella NelsonRosetta Tyler
    • Anita GilletteSuellen
    • Ronn CarrollJudge Kragen
    • Ed GradyDr. Ringgold

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