The Great Brain is a 1978 American film directed by Sidney Levin and based on the Great Brain series of children's books by John Dennis Fitzgerald. it stars Fran Ryan, James A. Osmond (Jimmy), Cliff Osmond.
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Plot summary
In 1890s Utah, the adolescent Tom Fitzgerald has a reputation as a schemer. Calling himself "The Great Brain", Tom delights in swindling his friends and the residents of his small town. Soon the townsfolk tire of being bamboozled, and Tom finally faces his comeuppance. In the end, Tom uses his great brain to save the day and redeem himself. After his friend Andy loses his leg to gangrene and becomes depressed, Tom convinces Andy he can still do chores and play. Tom learns that helping people is more rewarding than swindling them.
Cast
Jimmy Osmond as Tom Fitzgerald
Pat Delaney as Mama Fitzgerald
Fran Ryan as Aunt Bertha
Cliff Osmond as Mr. Kokovinis
Arthur Roberts as Mr. Anderson
Lynn Benisch as Mrs. Anderson
Len Birman as Papa Fitzgerald
James Jarnigan as J. D. Fitzgerald
John Fredric Hart as Mr. Standish
Production
Parts of the film were shot in Salt Lake City, Provo, and Orem in Utah.