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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.

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Director & Crew

Director Jodie Foster
Writer(s) Scott Frank
Producer(s) Peggy Rajski, Scott Rudin

Cast

Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster

Dede Tate

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

Jane Grierson

Adam Hann-Byrd

Adam Hann-Byrd

Fred Tate

Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr.

Eddie

David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce

Garth Emmerick

Debi Mazar

Debi Mazar

Gina

P.J. Ochlan

P.J. Ochlan

Damon Wells

Michael Shulman

Michael Shulman

Matt Montini

Celia Weston

Celia Weston

Miss Nimvel

George Plimpton

George Plimpton

Winston F. Buckner

Bob Balaban

Bob Balaban

Quizmaster

Josh Mostel

Josh Mostel

Physics Professor

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