The Summer of Ben Tyler

110 mins
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.

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

Ronn Carroll

Judge Kragen

Ed Grady

Dr. Ringgold

Judith Ivey

Narrator (voice)

Van Dyke Parks

Original Music Composer

Neil Roach

Director of Photography

Jan Scott

Production Design

Tim Eckel

Art Direction

Erica Rogalla

Set Decoration

Helen P. Butler

Costume Design

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