Cast and Crew of The Summer of Ben Tyler

Cast of
The Summer of Ben Tyler

About The Summer of Ben Tyler

  • Released on December 15, 1996
  • Drama

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.

Full Cast of The Summer of Ben Tyler

James Woods
plays Temple Rayburn

James Woods as Temple Rayburn

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Elizabeth McGovern
plays Celia Rayburn

Len Cariou
plays Spencer Maitland

Len Cariou as Spencer Maitland

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Julia McIlvaine
plays Nell Rayburn

Kevin Isola
plays Junius Maitland

Clifton James
plays Chief Sam Thompkins

Novella Nelson
plays Rosetta Tyler

Anita Gillette
plays Suellen


Crew of The Summer of Ben Tyler

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