The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)
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.
Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: December 15, 1996
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
Screenplay
Music: Van Dyke Parks
Cinematography: Neil Roach
Editing: Toni Morgan
Production: Hallmark Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
racial segregation, racism, southern
More Films by Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Summer of Ben Tyler about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Summer of Ben Tyler?
- The Summer of Ben Tyler was directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman.
- Who stars in The Summer of Ben Tyler?
- The Summer of Ben Tyler stars James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Len Cariou, Julia McIlvaine, Kevin Isola, Clifton James.
- How long is The Summer of Ben Tyler?
- The Summer of Ben Tyler has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Summer of Ben Tyler?
- The Summer of Ben Tyler is a Drama film.
- Where was The Summer of Ben Tyler produced?
- The Summer of Ben Tyler was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Summer of Ben Tyler?
- The themes of The Summer of Ben Tyler include: Social Commentary and Reflection.