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Little Man Tate 1991 Directed by Jodie Foster

It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , French , Hungarian
Gneres Drama , Family
Production Company Orion Pictures
Budget $10,000,000
Revenue $25,010,896
Release Date 6 September 1991
99 mins
Cast
Jodie Foster Dede Tate
Dianne Wiest Jane Grierson
Adam Hann-Byrd Fred Tate
David Hyde Pierce Garth Emmerick
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
Michael Mantell Coral Bay Owner
Gordon Greene Fred's Doctor
Alex Lee Fred Tate at 2
Ellen McElduff Make-Up Woman
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