
The story of the intellectually-gifted eight-year-old Fred Tate, his mother Dede and the director of a program for gifted children, Dr Jane Grierson. It explores the tension between Fred's emotional and intellectual needs and between his mother and Dr Grierson.
Michael MantellCoral Ray Owner
Bob BalabanQuizmaster (uncredited)
David Hyde PierceGarth Emmerick (as David Pierce)
Jodie FosterDede Tate
Harry Connick Jr.EddieJodie Foster became director after Joe Dante left due to creative differences.
Damon:
You see, Fred, it isn't the size of a guy's IQ that matters. It's how he uses it.
Continuity: Fred's briefcase strap when he's talking with Eddie.
Words and music by Cole Porter
Performed by Ella Fitzgerald
Courtesy of Polygram Special Products
A Division of Polygram Group Distribution, Inc.
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