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The Summer of Ben Tyler

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.

1996 |1h 50m |  Drama

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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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Anita Gillette

Suellen

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Ronn Carroll

Judge Kragen

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Judith Ivey

Narrator (voice)

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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