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 62 years old as Celia Rayburn
Len Cariou He was 57, now 84 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 poster
The Summer of Ben Tyler (27 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, December 15, 1996
  • Runtime: 110 minutes