Little Man Tate (1991)

Little Man Tate (1991)

It's not what he knows. It's what he understands. 1991-09-06 United States of America 99 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Jodie Foster is Dede Tate
Dede Tate
Dianne Wiest is Jane Grierson
Jane Grierson
Adam Hann-Byrd is Fred Tate
David Hyde Pierce is Garth Emmerick
Garth Emmerick
P.J. Ochlan is Damon Wells
Damon Wells
Michael Shulman is Matt Montini
Matt Montini
Celia Weston is Miss Nimvel
Miss Nimvel
George Plimpton is Winston F. Buckner
Winston F. Buckner
Bob Balaban is Quizmaster
Quizmaster
Josh Mostel is Physics Professor
Physics Professor