The Summer of Ben Tyler 27 years old
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.
Credits
The Summer of Ben Tyler Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| James Woods He was 49, now 77 years old | as Temple Rayburn |
| Clifton James He was 76, 96 years old when he died | as Chief Sam Thompkins |
| Elizabeth McGovern She was 35, now 63 years old | as Celia Rayburn |
| Len Cariou He was 57, now 85 years old | as Spencer Maitland |
| Julia McIlvaine She was 15, now 43 years old | as Nell Rayburn |
| Kevin Isola | as Junius Maitland |
The Summer of Ben Tyler Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Arthur Allan Seidelman as Director. He was 43 (now 71) years old | Directing |
The Summer of Ben Tyler (27 years)
- Release day: Sunday, December 15, 1996
- Runtime: 110 minutes