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Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth. - Flash of Genius
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Title: Flash of Genius

Release Date: 7 Sep 2008

Runtime: 1h 59m

Genre: Drama

Director: Strike Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Intermittent Productions

Production Companies: Strike Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Intermittent Productions

Overview: In this David vs. Goliath drama based on a true story, college professor Robert Kearns goes up against the giants of the auto industry when they fail to give him credit for inventing intermittent windshield wipers. Kearns doggedly pursues recognition for his invention, as well as the much-deserved financial rewards for the sake of his wife and six kids.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.5 (221 votes)

Cast

  • Bob Kearns: Greg Kinnear
  • Phyllis Kearns: Lauren Graham
  • Gil Previck: Dermot Mulroney
  • Dennis: Jake Abel
  • Frank Sertin: Daniel Roebuck
  • Macklin Tyler: Mitch Pileggi
  • Charlie Defao: Tim Kelleher
  • Judge Franks: Bill Smitrovich
  • Chris Finley: Conor O'Farrell
  • Gregory Lawson: Alan Alda
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