The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)

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.

Directing:
  • Arthur Allan Seidelman

Writing:
  • Robert Inman

Stars:
Release Date: 1996-12-15
themoviedb icon 5.7/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 110
Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McG...
Celia Rayburn
Len Cariou
Len Cariou
Spencer Maitland
Clifton James
Clifton James
Chief Sam Thompkins
James Woods
James Woods
Temple Rayburn
Julia McIlvaine
Julia McIlvai...
Nell Rayburn
Kevin Isola
Kevin Isola
Junius Maitland
Novella Nelson
Novella Nelso...
Rosetta Tyler
Anita Gillette
Anita Gillett...
Suellen
Ronn Carroll
Ronn Carroll
Judge Kragen
Judith Ivey
Judith Ivey
Narrator (voice)
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