The Summer of Ben Tyler
First aired on Dec 15, 1996
Runtime: 110mins
60%
Genres: 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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
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
Featured Crew
Arthur Allan Seidelman | Director
Robert Inman | Writer
Helen P. Butler | Costume Design
Erica Rogalla | Set Decoration
Tim Eckel | Art Direction
Van Dyke Parks | Original Music Composer
