Movie poster for The Summer of Ben Tyler
TMDb Rating
5.7/10

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The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)

Drama
110 min

Plot Summary

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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DramaArthur Allan SeidelmanJames WoodsElizabeth McGovern1996

Director

Arthur Allan Seidelman

Top Cast

James WoodsElizabeth McGovernLen CariouJulia McIlvaineKevin Isola

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