First-Time Viewing

The Summer of Ben Tyler

Release Date:December 15, 1996

Running Time:110 min

Genres:Drama

Director

Cast

James Woods Elizabeth McGovern Len Cariou Julia McIlvaine Kevin Isola Clifton James Novella Nelson Anita Gillette Ronn Carroll Ed Grady Judith Ivey

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

Synopsis

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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