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The Summer of Ben Tyler

The Summer of Ben Tyler

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.

Date: 12/15/1996
Rating: 5.7
Cast: James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Len Cariou, Julia McIlvaine, Kevin Isola, Clifton James, Novella Nelson, Anita Gillette, Ronn Carroll, Ed Grady, Judith Ivey

James Woods as Temple Rayburn in The Summer of Ben Tyler James Woods

Elizabeth McGovern as Celia Rayburn in The Summer of Ben Tyler Elizabeth McGovern

Len Cariou as Spencer Maitland in The Summer of Ben Tyler Len Cariou

Julia McIlvaine as Nell Rayburn in The Summer of Ben Tyler Julia McIlvaine

Kevin Isola as Junius Maitland in The Summer of Ben Tyler Kevin Isola

Clifton James as Chief Sam Thompkins in The Summer of Ben Tyler Clifton James

Novella Nelson as Rosetta Tyler in The Summer of Ben Tyler Novella Nelson

Anita Gillette as Suellen in The Summer of Ben Tyler Anita Gillette

Ronn Carroll as Judge Kragen in The Summer of Ben Tyler Ronn Carroll

Ed Grady

Judith Ivey as Narrator (voice) in The Summer of Ben Tyler Judith Ivey

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