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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.

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

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.

Rating

6.8 / 10
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