The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)
15/12/1996
Drama
1h 50m
- 57% (3 votes)
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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.
- Arthur Allan SeidelmanDirector
- Robert InmanWriter
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Keywords
- racial segregation
- racism
- southern
Top Billed 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
Recommendations
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (77%)
Iron Man (77%)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (85%)
Aladdin (77%)
Inception (84%)
Toy Story 2 (76%)
Troy (72%)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (66%)
