The Summer of Ben Tyler

1h 50m
Drama
5.7

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.

Cast

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

Crew

Arthur Allan Seidelman
Director
Robert Inman
Writer
Toni Morgan
Editor
Neil Roach
Director of Photography
Jan Scott
Production Design
Lynn Kressel
Casting
Helen P. Butler
Costume Design
Van Dyke Parks
Original Music Composer
Erica Rogalla
Set Decoration
Tim Eckel
Art Direction

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