Drama · United States of America · 1996 · 1h 50m

The Summer of Ben Tyler

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Director
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Cast
James Woods as Temple Rayburn Elizabeth McGovern as Celia Rayburn Len Cariou as Spencer Maitland Julia McIlvaine as Nell Rayburn Kevin Isola as Junius Maitland Clifton James as Chief Sam Thompkins
Crew
Neil Roach — Director of Photography Toni Morgan — Editor Van Dyke Parks — Original Music Composer Robert Inman — Writer Jan Scott — Production Design Helen P. Butler — Costume Design
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
racial segregationracismsouthern
Key Collaborators
Arthur Allan Seidelman Director Neil Roach Director of Photography Toni Morgan Editor Van Dyke Parks Original Music Composer Robert Inman Writer Jan Scott Production Design Helen P. Butler Costume Design
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