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.
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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
- Judith Ivey — Narrator (voice)
Where to watch The Summer of Ben Tyler
fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel, Hallmark TV Amazon Channel
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