The Summer of Ben Tyler
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.
Cast
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James Woods
Played Temple Rayburn
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Elizabeth McGovern
Played Celia Rayburn
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Len Cariou
Played Spencer Maitland
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Julia McIlvaine
Played Nell Rayburn
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Kevin Isola
Played Junius Maitland
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Clifton James
Played Chief Sam Thompkins
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Novella Nelson
Played Rosetta Tyler
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Anita Gillette
Played Suellen
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Ronn Carroll
Played Judge Kragen
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Ed Grady
Played Dr. Ringgold
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Judith Ivey
Played Narrator (voice)
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