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Feature film — 1991

Little Man Tate (1991)

6.61h 39mDrama — Family

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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A high-signal pick with 365 votes.

Orion Pictures

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Director: Jodie Foster

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Cast & crew

Jodie Foster as Dede Tate

Jodie Foster

Dede Tate

Dianne Wiest as Jane Grierson

Dianne Wiest

Jane Grierson

Adam Hann-Byrd as Fred Tate

Adam Hann-Byrd

Fred Tate

Harry Connick Jr. as Eddie

Harry Connick Jr.

Eddie

David Hyde Pierce as Garth Emmerick

David Hyde Pierce

Garth Emmerick

Debi Mazar as Gina

Debi Mazar

Gina

P.J. Ochlan as Damon Wells

P.J. Ochlan

Damon Wells

Michael Shulman as Matt Montini

Michael Shulman

Matt Montini

Celia Weston as Miss Nimvel

Celia Weston

Miss Nimvel

George Plimpton as Winston F. Buckner

George Plimpton

Winston F. Buckner

Bob Balaban as Quizmaster

Bob Balaban

Quizmaster

Josh Mostel as Physics Professor

Josh Mostel

Physics Professor

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