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The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)

5.7 | Dec 15, 1996 (US) | Drama | 01:50

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
Temple Rayburn
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Elizabeth McGovern
Celia Rayburn
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Len Cariou
Spencer Maitland
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Julia McIlvaine
Nell Rayburn
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Kevin Isola
Junius Maitland
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Clifton James
Chief Sam Thompkins
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Novella Nelson
Rosetta Tyler
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Ronn Carroll
Judge Kragen
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Ed Grady
Dr. Ringgold