The Summer of Ben Tyler
(1996)

Released: 1996-12-15

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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.

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James Woods

as Temple Rayburn

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Elizabeth McGovern

as Celia Rayburn

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Len Cariou

as Spencer Maitland

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Julia McIlvaine

as Nell Rayburn

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Kevin Isola

as Junius Maitland

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Clifton James

as Chief Sam Thompkins

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Novella Nelson

as Rosetta Tyler

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Ronn Carroll

as Judge Kragen

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Ed Grady

as Dr. Ringgold

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Judith Ivey

as Narrator (voice)

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Helen P. Butler

Costume Design

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Erica Rogalla

Set Decoration

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Tim Eckel

Art Direction

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Van Dyke Parks

Original Music Composer

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Neil Roach

Director of Photography

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Jan Scott

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