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It's not what he knows. It's what he understands. - Little Man Tate
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Title: Little Man Tate

Release Date: 6 Sep 1991

Runtime: 1h 39m

Genre: Drama, Family

Director: Orion Pictures

Production Companies: Orion Pictures

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.6 (301 votes)

Cast

  • Dede Tate: Jodie Foster
  • Jane Grierson: Dianne Wiest
  • Fred Tate: Adam Hann-Byrd
  • Eddie: Harry Connick Jr.
  • Garth Emmerick: David Hyde Pierce
  • Gina: Debi Mazar
  • Damon Wells: P.J. Ochlan
  • Matt Montini: Michael Shulman
  • Miss Nimvel: Celia Weston
  • Winston F. Buckner: George Plimpton
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