The Summer of Ben Tyler

The Summer of Ben Tyler

110 mins | Drama | Dec. 15, 1996

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.

The Summer of Ben Tyler

110 mins | Drama | Dec. 15, 1996

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.
IMDb rating 6.8
Producers Hallmark Entertainment
Original title The Summer of Ben Tyler
Directors Arthur Allan Seidelman
Writers Robert Inman

Cast

James Woods

as Temple Rayburn

Elizabeth McGovern

as Celia Rayburn

Len Cariou

as Spencer Maitland

Julia McIlvaine

as Nell Rayburn

Kevin Isola

as Junius Maitland

Clifton James

as Chief Sam Thompkins

Novella Nelson

as Rosetta Tyler

Anita Gillette

as Suellen