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The Great Brain (1978)

Movie ★ 7.0 98 min

Comedy Family

Based on the book by John D. Fitzgerald, this movie stars Jimmy Osmond as a mischievous boy out to swindle his whole town for everything they're worth...and who occasionally puts his smarts to use for a good cause.

Richard Bickerton Director Sidney Levin Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 1, 1978
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt0077632
Language
Studio
Osmond Productions

Themes

Cast

James A. Osmond James A. Osmond Tom D. Fitzgerald James Jarnigan J.D. Fitzgerald Willy Cardin Sweyn D. Fitzgerald Danny Thompson Andy Anderson Tim Bailey Basil Kokovinis John Bishop John Bishop Allen Jensen Alan Christensen Frank Jensen Rich Radford Sammy Leeds Paul Jarnagin Howard Kay Tom Gilson Tom Gilson Jimmy Peterson William Kezele Danny Forester Len Birman Len Birman Papa Fitzgerald Pat Delaney Pat Delaney Mama Fitzgerald Fran Ryan Fran Ryan Aunt Bertha Cliff Osmond Cliff Osmond Mr. Kokovinis Arthur Roberts Arthur Roberts Mr. Anderson Lynn Benisch Mrs. Anderson John Fredric Hart Mr. Standish

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Great Brain about?
Based on the book by John D. Fitzgerald, this movie stars Jimmy Osmond as a mischievous boy out to swindle his whole town for everything they're worth...and who occasionally puts his smarts to use for a good cause.
Who directed The Great Brain?
The Great Brain was directed by Richard Bickerton, Sidney Levin.
Who stars in The Great Brain?
The Great Brain stars James A. Osmond, James Jarnigan, Willy Cardin, Danny Thompson.
When was The Great Brain released?
The Great Brain is a 1978 comedy, family film.
Where can I watch The Great Brain?
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