Little Man Tate
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Little Man Tate is a 1991 drama film directed by and starring Jodie Foster. The film centers on Fred Tate, a child prodigy who struggles to fit in with his peers due to his exceptional intelligence. Foster plays his mother, who tries to provide him with a normal childhood despite his gifts. The movie explores themes of childhood genius, the challenges of being different, and the importance of emotional connection over intellectual achievement. It was Foster's directorial debut in feature films.1
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Harry Connick, Jr.…little boy’s grown-up friend in Little Man Tate (1991), a serial killer in Copycat (1995), a hotshot fighter pilot in Independence Day (1996), and a doctor in Dolphin Tale (2011) and Dolphin Tale 2 (2014). He also starred in the romantic comedies Hope Floats (1998) and New in Town
Read More…little boy’s grown-up friend in Little Man Tate (1991), a serial killer in Copycat (1995), a hotshot fighter pilot in Independence Day (1996), and a doctor in Dolphin Tale (2011) and Dolphin Tale 2 (2014). He also starred in the romantic comedies Hope Floats (1998) and New in Town
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Dianne Wiest…later played a psychologist in Little Man Tate (1991). She was cast as an alcoholic has-been actress in Allen’s Bullets over Broadway (1994), for which she earned a second supporting actress Oscar as well as a Golden Globe Award. Wiest also won an Emmy Award (1997) for a guest part…
Read More…later played a psychologist in Little Man Tate (1991). She was cast as an alcoholic has-been actress in Allen’s Bullets over Broadway (1994), for which she earned a second supporting actress Oscar as well as a Golden Globe Award. Wiest also won an Emmy Award (1997) for a guest part…
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