The Summer of Ben Tyler

5.7

1996

1h 50m

Drama

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.

Key Crew

Director

Arthur Allan Seidelman

Writers

Robert Inman

Cinematography

Neil Roach

Music

Van Dyke Parks

Cast (11)

James Woods

Temple Rayburn

Elizabeth McGovern

Celia Rayburn

Len Cariou

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