The Tic Code (1998): Cast & Box Office
The Tic Code is a 1998 drama directed by Gary Winick, starring Carol Kane as Miss Gimpole, Fisher Stevens and Gregory Hines. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $205,003 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Gary Winick
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tic Code About?
The premise of The Tic Code without spoilers.
Every family hides something. A ten‑year‑old prodigy wants to be a jazz pianist, to his classical teacher's dismay. With his mother’s help he becomes a club regular, partnering with a saxophone star. Both discover they share Tourette’s syndrome, reflected in the title. The older musician hides his tics and resents boy and his mother’s acceptance.
The Tic Code Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- pianist
- jazz
- tourette's syndrome
- single mother
- sexual tension
- saxophonist
- mother son relationship
- interracial romance
- disorder
- disability
- compassion
- interracial relationship
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- independent film
The Tic Code Cast & Characters
Carol Kane leads the cast as Miss Gimpole, with Fisher Stevens as Morris and Gregory Hines as Tyrone Pike. Directed by Gary Winick; 25 actors are credited in all.
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Director Gary Winick
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Tony Shalhoub as Phil
Also Starring in The Tic Code
· 21 more- Camryn Manheim Mrs. Swensrut
- Polly Draper Laura
- Bill Nunn Kingston
- David Johansen Marvin
- James McCaffrey Michael
- Christopher Rodriguez Marquette Miles
- Peter Appel Engineer #1
- Ismail Bashey Indian Man
- Geoffrey Gould Jazz Club Patron(uncredited)
- Michael Wolff Engineer #2
- Robert Iler Denny
- Glenn Kalison Cigar Smoker(uncredited)
- John B. Williams Sparky
- Glenn J. Cohen Aggravated Subway Rider(uncredited)
- Blair Swanson Confident Girl
- Raphi Kammer Band Member(uncredited)
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- Allison Nurse Blonde #1
- Sarallen Homeless Woman
- Desmond Robertson Todd
- Richard A. Berk Tiny
- Carlos McKinney Chester
The Tic Code Box Office
The Tic Code grossed $205,003 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$205K
- US & Canada
- $205K
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The Tic Code FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Tic Code, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tic Code?
The Tic Code runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Tic Code released?
The Tic Code was released on June 1, 1998.
Who directed The Tic Code?
The Tic Code was directed by Gary Winick.
More films by Gary Winick Who is in the cast of The Tic Code?
The Tic Code stars Carol Kane as Miss Gimpole, Fisher Stevens as Morris and Gregory Hines as Tyrone Pike, among 25 credited actors.
How much did The Tic Code make at the box office?
The Tic Code grossed $205,003 worldwide.
Does The Tic Code have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tic Code has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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