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The Summer of Ben Tyler (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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of James WoodsJames WoodsTemple Rayburn
  • Photo of Elizabeth McGovernElizabeth McGovernCelia Rayburn
  • Photo of Len CariouLen CariouSpencer Maitland
  • Photo of Julia McIlvaineJulia McIlvaineNell Rayburn
  • Photo of Kevin IsolaKevin IsolaJunius Maitland
  • Photo of Clifton JamesClifton JamesChief Sam Thompkins
  • Photo of Novella NelsonNovella NelsonRosetta Tyler
  • Photo of Anita GilletteAnita GilletteSuellen
  • Photo of Ronn CarrollRonn CarrollJudge Kragen
  • Photo of Ed GradyEd GradyDr. Ringgold

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