

Little Man Tate
1991-09-06 · 99 min · ★ 6.6
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.
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- Directors
- Jodie Foster
- Production companies
- Orion Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 25,010,896
Top Cast
Jodie FosterDede Tate
Dianne WiestJane Grierson
Adam Hann-ByrdFred Tate
Harry Connick Jr.Eddie
David Hyde PierceGarth Emmerick
Debi MazarGina
P.J. OchlanDamon Wells
Michael ShulmanMatt Montini
Celia WestonMiss Nimvel
George PlimptonWinston F. Buckner
Bob BalabanQuizmaster
Josh MostelPhysics Professor
Danitra VanceClinic Doctor
Jennifer TrierGrierson Institute Teacher
Carolyn LawrenceSorority Girl
Michael MantellCoral Bay Owner
Gordon GreeneFred's Doctor
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