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The Summer of Ben Tyler

The Summer of Ben Tyler

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Drama
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1996-12-15
⌚ Running Time: 110 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.7

Beloved Cast

James Woods original image
Temple Rayburn
James Woods
Elizabeth McGovern original image
Celia Rayburn
Elizabeth McGovern
Len Cariou original image
Spencer Maitland
Len Cariou
Julia McIlvaine original image
Nell Rayburn
Julia McIlvaine
Kevin Isola original image
Junius Maitland
Kevin Isola
Clifton James original image
Chief Sam Thompkins
Clifton James
Novella Nelson original image
Rosetta Tyler
Novella Nelson
Anita Gillette original image
Suellen
Anita Gillette
Ronn Carroll original image
Judge Kragen
Ronn Carroll
Ed Grady original image
Dr. Ringgold
Ed Grady
Judith Ivey original image
Narrator (voice)
Judith Ivey

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