Flash of Genius
“Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth.”
2008•PG-13•1h 59m•6.6•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Marc Abraham
Writer
Philip Railsback, John Seabrook
Languages
English
Studio
Strike Entertainment
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
Production
Company
Strike Entertainment
Company
Universal Pictures
Company
Spyglass Entertainment
Company
Intermittent Productions
Producer
Gary Barber
Producer
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Michael Lieber
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