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The Summer of Ben Tyler( 1996)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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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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      Anita Gillette

      Suellen

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      Ronn Carroll

      Judge Kragen

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      Ed Grady

      Dr. Ringgold

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      Judith Ivey

      Narrator (voice)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Keywords

    • racial segregation
    • racism
    • southern