
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.
Top Billed Cast

James Woods
Temple Rayburn

Elizabeth McGovern
Celia Rayburn

Len Cariou
Spencer Maitland

Julia McIlvaine
Nell Rayburn

Kevin Isola
Junius Maitland
Featured Crew

Arthur Allan Seidelman
Director
Robert Inman
Writer
Helen P. Butler
Costume Design

Lynn Kressel
Casting
Toni Morgan
Editor
Tim Eckel
Art Direction

Van Dyke Parks
Original Music Composer
Neil Roach
Director of Photography
Jan Scott
Production Design
Erica Rogalla
Set Decoration