The Summer of Ben Tyler

The Summer of Ben Tyler

Release Date: 1996-12-15

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: 5.7 / 10

Cast

James Woods

James Woods

as Temple Rayburn

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

as Celia Rayburn

Len Cariou

Len Cariou

as Spencer Maitland

Julia McIlvaine

Julia McIlvaine

as Nell Rayburn

Kevin Isola

Kevin Isola

as Junius Maitland

Crew

  • Arthur Allan Seidelman - Director

  • Robert Inman - Writer

  • Van Dyke Parks - Original Music Composer

  • Neil Roach - Director of Photography

  • Toni Morgan - Editor

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