Flash of Genius (2008)

  • PG-13
  • 10/03/2008 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 59m

Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth.

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.

Marc Abraham

Director

Philip Railsback

Writer

John Seabrook

Writer

Cast

Greg Kinnear's headshot

Greg Kinnear

Bob Kearns
Lauren Graham's headshot

Lauren Graham

Phyllis Kearns
Dermot Mulroney's headshot

Dermot Mulroney

Gil Previck
Jake Abel's headshot

Jake Abel

Dennis
Daniel Roebuck's headshot

Daniel Roebuck

Frank Sertin
Mitch Pileggi's headshot

Mitch Pileggi

Macklin Tyler
Tim Kelleher's headshot

Tim Kelleher

Charlie Defao
Bill Smitrovich's headshot

Bill Smitrovich

Judge Franks

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