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The Summer of Ben Tyler

Not Rated Drama

Starring: James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Len Cariou, Julia McIlvaine, Kevin Isola

Writer: Robert Inman

Release Date:
December 15, 1996
Ratings:
5.7 / 10
Director:
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Companies:
Hallmark Entertainment

Overview

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.