Little Man Tate (1991)
It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.
Synopsis
Dede is a sole parent trying to bring up her son Fred. When it is discovered that Fred is a genius, she is determined to ensure that Fred has all the opportunities that he needs, and that he is not taken advantage of by people who forget that his extremely powerful intellect is harboured in the body and emotions of a child.
Cast
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Jodie Foster
as Dede Tate
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Dianne Wiest
as Jane Grierson
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Adam Hann-Byrd
as Fred Tate
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Harry Connick Jr.
as Eddie
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David Hyde Pierce
as Garth Emmerick
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Debi Mazar
as Gina
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P.J. Ochlan
as Damon Wells
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Michael Shulman
as Matt Montini
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Celia Weston
as Miss Nimvel
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George Plimpton
as Winston F. Buckner
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Bob Balaban
as Quizmaster
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Josh Mostel
as Physics Professor
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Danitra Vance
as Clinic Doctor
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Jennifer Trier
as Grierson Institute Teacher
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Carolyn Lawrence
as Sorority Girl
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Michael Mantell
as Coral Bay Owner
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Gordon Greene
as Fred's Doctor
- Alex Lee as Fred Tate at 2
Crew
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Jodie Foster
Director
- Mike Southon Director of Photography
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Lynzee Klingman
Editor
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Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
- Peggy Rajski Producer
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Scott Rudin
Producer
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Scott Frank
Screenplay
