Little Man Tate
movie

It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.
Released September 06, 1991
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
as
Dede Tate

Dianne Wiest
as
Jane Grierson

Adam Hann-Byrd
as
Fred Tate

Harry Connick Jr.
as
Eddie

David Hyde Pierce
as
Garth Emmerick

Debi Mazar
as
Gina

P.J. Ochlan
as
Damon Wells

Michael Shulman
as
Matt Montini

Celia Weston
as
Miss Nimvel

George Plimpton
as
Winston F. Buckner

Bob Balaban
as
Quizmaster

Josh Mostel
as
Physics Professor
Crew
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Peggy Rajski
as
Producer

Scott Frank
as
Screenplay

Jodie Foster
as
Director

Mark Isham
as
Original Music Composer

Lynzee Klingman
as
Editor

Amy Vincent
as
Second Assistant Camera
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Mike Southon
as
Director of Photography
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Henry Cline
as
First Assistant Camera

Avy Kaufman
as
Casting
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Mary Cybulski
as
Script Supervisor

Lina Todd
as
Casting
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Christine Anne Baur
as
Stunt Coordinator