The Great Brain (film)

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.

The Great Brain
Directed bySidney Levin
Written by
Produced byRichard Bickerton
Starring
CinematographyReed Smoot
Edited byHerbert H. Dow
Music by
Distributed byOsmond International
Release date
  • June 1978 (1978-06)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot summary

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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.

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Production

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Parts of the film were shot in Salt Lake City, Provo, and Orem in Utah.[1]

References

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  1. ^ D'Arc, James V. (2010). When Hollywood came to town: a history of moviemaking in Utah (1st ed.). Layton, Utah: Gibbs Smith. ISBN 9781423605874.
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