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The Summer of Ben Tyler

The Summer of Ben Tyler

Arthur Allan Seidelman

1996

  • Drama
6.8

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 & crew

  • Arthur Allan SeidelmanDirector
  • James WoodsTemple Rayburn
  • Elizabeth McGovernCelia Rayburn
  • Len CariouSpencer Maitland
  • Julia McIlvaineNell Rayburn
  • Kevin IsolaJunius Maitland
  • Clifton JamesChief Sam Thompkins
  • Anita GilletteSuellen
  • Charles MattocksBen Tyler

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