The Summer of Ben Tyler

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
Hallmark Entertainment

Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language en
Popularity 2.397

Directed By

Arthur Allan Seidelman

Crew

Writer
Robert Inman
Costume Design
Helen P. Butler
Casting
Lynn Kressel
Editor
Toni Morgan
Art Direction
Tim Eckel
Original Music Composer
Van Dyke Parks
Director of Photography
Neil Roach
Production Design
Jan Scott
Set Decoration
Erica Rogalla

TOP CAST

James Woods
James Woods

Temple Rayburn

Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern

Celia Rayburn

Len Cariou
Len Cariou

Spencer Maitland

Julia McIlvaine
Julia McIlvaine

Nell Rayburn

Kevin Isola
Kevin Isola

Junius Maitland

Clifton James
Clifton James

Chief Sam Thompkins

Novella Nelson
Novella Nelson

Rosetta Tyler

Ronn Carroll
Ronn Carroll

Judge Kragen

Ed Grady
Ed Grady

Dr. Ringgold

Judith Ivey
Judith Ivey

Narrator (voice)

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