Little Man Tate
“It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.”
1991•PG•1h 39m•6.6•Released
DramaFamily
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.
Director
Jodie Foster
Writer
Scott Frank
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$25M
Languages
Hungarian, French, English
Studio
Orion Pictures
Cast
Jodie Foster
Dede Tate
Dianne Wiest
Jane Grierson
Adam Hann-Byrd
Fred Tate
Harry Connick Jr.
Eddie
David Hyde Pierce
Garth Emmerick
Debi Mazar
Gina
P.J. Ochlan
Damon Wells
Michael Shulman
Matt Montini
Celia Weston
Miss Nimvel
George Plimpton
Winston F. Buckner
Bob Balaban
Quizmaster
Josh Mostel
Physics Professor
Danitra Vance
Clinic Doctor
Jennifer Trier
Grierson Institute Teacher
Carolyn Lawrence
Sorority Girl
Production
Company
Orion Pictures
Producer
Peggy Rajski
Producer
Scott Rudin
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