The Tic Code (1998)

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A 10 year old gifted boy wants to be a jazz pianist much to the chagrin of his more classical oriented piano instructor. With his mother's help, he is an underage regular at a local nightspot, where he is teamed up with a sax superstar. Both come to learn that each suffers from Tourette's Syndrome (thus the film title). The older man has developed mannerisms to cover up his own fallibilities and resents the boy and his mother's acceptance of the disease.

Director: Gary Winick
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Wolff
Cinematography: Wolfgang Held
Production: Lions Gate Films, Gun for Hire Films, Film Finances
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gary Winick
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tic Code about?
A 10 year old gifted boy wants to be a jazz pianist much to the chagrin of his more classical oriented piano instructor. With his mother's help, he is an underage regular at a local nightspot, where he is teamed up with a sax superstar. Both come to learn that each suffers from Tourette's Syndrome (thus the film title). The older man has developed mannerisms to cover up his own fallibilities and resents the boy and his mother's acceptance of the disease.
Who directed The Tic Code?
The Tic Code was directed by Gary Winick.
Who stars in The Tic Code?
The Tic Code stars Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Polly Draper, Gregory Hines, Carol Kane, Desmond Robertson, Bill Nunn.
How long is The Tic Code?
The Tic Code has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Tic Code?
The Tic Code is a Drama film.
Where was The Tic Code produced?
The Tic Code was produced in United States of America.