The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)
Released:
1996-12-15
Duration:
1hr 50min
Genres:
Drama
Rating 5.7
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.
Production Companies
Hallmark Entertainment
Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 2.397 |
Directed By
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Crew
Director
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Writer
Robert Inman
Robert Inman
Costume Design
Helen P. Butler
Helen P. Butler
Set Decoration
Erica Rogalla
Erica Rogalla
Art Direction
Tim Eckel
Tim Eckel
Original Music Composer
Van Dyke Parks
Van Dyke Parks
Director of Photography
Neil Roach
Neil Roach
Casting
Lynn Kressel
Lynn Kressel
Editor
Toni Morgan
Toni Morgan
Production Design
Jan Scott
Jan Scott
TOP CAST
James Woods
Temple Rayburn
Elizabeth McGovern
Celia Rayburn
Len Cariou
Spencer Maitland
Julia McIlvaine
Nell Rayburn
Kevin Isola
Junius Maitland
Clifton James
Chief Sam Thompkins
Novella Nelson
Rosetta Tyler
Anita Gillette
Suellen
Ronn Carroll
Judge Kragen
Ed Grady
Dr. Ringgold
Judith Ivey
Narrator (voice)