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The Summer of Ben Tyler
Genres
Drama
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
110 min
Release Date
1996-12-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
5.7
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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)
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