The Summer of Ben Tyler

Arthur Allan Seidelman
1996-12-15


5.7
110 min

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

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