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The Summer of Ben Tyler

57 %|Dec 15, 1996|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 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
Neil Roach
Director of Photography
Lynn Kressel
Casting

Cast

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