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About
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.
Theatrical
Sep 6, 1991
Box Office
$25.0M
Budget
$10.0M
Return
2.5x
DVD / Blu-ray
Sep 4, 2001
Director
Writer
Producers
Music
Studio
Orion Pictures
Cast
Full credits →J
Jodie Foster
Dede Tate
D
Dianne Wiest
Jane Grierson
A
Adam Hann-Byrd
Fred Tate
H
Harry Connick Jr.
Eddie
D
David Hyde Pierce
Garth Emmerick
D
Debi Mazar
Gina
P
P.J. Ochlan
Damon Wells
M
Michael Shulman
Matt Montini
C
Celia Weston
Miss Nimvel
G
George Plimpton
Winston F. Buckner
B
Bob Balaban
Quizmaster
J
Josh Mostel
Physics Professor
D
Danitra Vance
Clinic Doctor
J
Jennifer Trier
Grierson Institute Teacher
C
Carolyn Lawrence
Sorority Girl
M
Michael Mantell
Coral Bay Owner
E
Ellen McElduff
Make-Up Woman
