The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)

The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)

1996-12-15 United States of America 110 Min. PG-13
5.7 3 votes

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.

Cast

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