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Little Man Tate
It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.
Genres
DramaFamily
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$10000000
Revenue
$25010896
Runtime
99 min
Release Date
1991-09-06
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
327
Vote Average
6.546
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
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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