
The Summer of Ben Tyler
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.
Top Cast


James Woods
James Woods
Temple Rayburn
James Woods
Temple Rayburn


Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern
Celia Rayburn
Elizabeth McGovern
Celia Rayburn


Len Cariou
Len Cariou
Spencer Maitland
Len Cariou
Spencer Maitland


Julia McIlvaine
Julia McIlvaine
Nell Rayburn
Julia McIlvaine
Nell Rayburn


Kevin Isola
Kevin Isola
Junius Maitland
Kevin Isola
Junius Maitland


Clifton James
Clifton James
Chief Sam Thompkins
Clifton James
Chief Sam Thompkins


Novella Nelson
Novella Nelson
Rosetta Tyler
Novella Nelson
Rosetta Tyler


Anita Gillette
Anita Gillette
Suellen
Anita Gillette
Suellen


Ronn Carroll
Ronn Carroll
Judge Kragen
Ronn Carroll
Judge Kragen
Ed Grady
Ed Grady
Dr. Ringgold
Ed Grady
Dr. Ringgold
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