The Tic Code
“Every family has something to hide”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
Miles
Polly Draper
Laura
Gregory Hines
Tyrone Pike
Carol Kane
Miss Gimpole
Desmond Robertson
Todd
Bill Nunn
Kingston
Tony Shalhoub
Phil
James McCaffrey
Michael
Ismail Bashey
Indian Man
Robert Iler
Denny
Camryn Manheim
Mrs. Swensrut
Blair Swanson
Confident Girl
Carlos McKinney
Chester
John B. Williams
Sparky
Richard A. Berk
Tiny
Fisher Stevens
Morris
Allison Nurse
Blonde #1
David Johansen
Marvin
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Winick
- Screenplay & Story
- Polly Draper
- Original Score
- Michael Wolff
- Original Title
- The Tic Code
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Lions Gate Films, Gun for Hire Films, Film Finances
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Winick
Polly Draper
Michael Wolff
Wolfgang Held
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Winick
Director
Polly Draper
Writer
Michael Wolff
Original Music Composer
Wolfgang Held
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tic Code
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Tic Code includes Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Polly Draper, Gregory Hines, Carol Kane, Desmond Robertson.
When was The Tic Code released and how long is it?
The Tic Code was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tic Code?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tic Code was composed by Michael Wolff.