Flash of Genius (2008)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.532 |
Directed By
Marc Abraham
Crew
Marc Abraham
John Seabrook
Philip Railsback
Michael Lieber
Gary Barber
Luis Sequeira
Dante Spinotti
Peter Nicolakakos
Patrick Banister
Denise Chamian
Kathryn Buck
Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski
Jill Savitt
Roger Birnbaum
Aaron Zigman
J. Miles Dale
TOP CAST
Greg Kinnear
Bob Kearns
Lauren Graham
Phyllis Kearns
Dermot Mulroney
Gil Previck
Jake Abel
Dennis
Daniel Roebuck
Frank Sertin
Mitch Pileggi
Macklin Tyler
Tim Kelleher
Charlie Defao
Bill Smitrovich
Judge Franks
Conor O'Farrell
Chris Finley
Alan Alda
Gregory Lawson
Tim Eddis
Maryland Cop #1
Warren Belle
Maryland Cop #2
Karl Pruner
Pete
Bill Lake
Scott
Landon Norris
Young Dennis
Shae Norris
Young Kathy
Steven Woodworth
Young Tim
Victoria Learn
Young Maureen
Dylan Authors
Young Patrick
Ronn Sarosiak
Reverend
Gavin Kuiack
Baby Bob Jr.
Ben Kuiak
Baby Bob Jr.
Tom Rooney
Jerry Barnley
Kate Parker
Waitress
Andrew Gillies
Paul Previck
Duane Murray
Jim
Kate Greenhouse
Jean Previck
Philip Nessel
Club Member
Liam Titcomb
Joe Warwick
Sal Scozzari
Workman #1
Richard Blackburn
Executive One
Michael Spencer-Davis
Real Estate Agent
Michael Rhoades
Salesman
Nicole Crozier
Waitress #2
Sergio Di Zio
Louis
Ashley Wright
Security Officer
Jonathan Whittaker
MC / Singer
Richard Fitzpatrick
Barney Howell
Jared Durand
Student
London Angelis
Wade
Matthew Edison
Nerdy Student
Kristian Truelsen
Doctor
Simon Reynolds
Angry Driver
Denis Akiyama
Dr. Ito
Owen Wright
Toddler Bob Jr.
Liam Joseph Wright
Toddler Bob Jr.
Quancetia Hamilton
Case Worker
Aaron Abrams
Ian Miellor
Tatiana Maslany
Older Kathy
Isaac Lupien
Bob Jr.
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