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The Summer of Ben Tyler

Genre:Drama

Released:1996-12-15

Runtime:110

Overview

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.


Cast:

James Woods

Character: Temple Rayburn

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Elizabeth McGovern

Character: Celia Rayburn

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Len Cariou

Character: Spencer Maitland

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Julia McIlvaine

Character: Nell Rayburn

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Kevin Isola

Character: Junius Maitland

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Clifton James

Character: Chief Sam Thompkins

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Novella Nelson

Character: Rosetta Tyler

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Anita Gillette

Character: Suellen

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Ronn Carroll

Character: Judge Kragen

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Ed Grady

Character: Dr. Ringgold

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Judith Ivey

Character: Narrator (voice)

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