CinemaOSMovie · 2008 · 1h 59m · PG-13

Flash of Genius

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

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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.

Directed byMarc Abraham

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
EN
Released
September 7, 2008
Studios
Universal PicturesSpyglass EntertainmentStrike Entertainment

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Flash of Genius Official Trailer #1 - Greg Kinnear Movie (2008) HD

Flash of Genius Official Trailer #1 - Greg Kinnear Movie (2008) HD

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Greg Kinnear

Greg Kinnear

Bob Kearns

Lauren Graham

Lauren Graham

Phyllis Kearns

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Gil Previck

Jake Abel

Jake Abel

Dennis

Daniel Roebuck

Daniel Roebuck

Frank Sertin

Mitch Pileggi

Mitch Pileggi

Macklin Tyler

Tim Kelleher

Tim Kelleher

Charlie Defao

Bill Smitrovich

Bill Smitrovich

Judge Franks

Conor O'Farrell

Conor O'Farrell

Chris Finley

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Gregory Lawson

Creative team
Directed by
Marc Abraham
Marc Abraham
Written by
John Seabrook
John Seabrook
Philip Railsback
Produced by
Michael Lieber
Gary Barber
Gary Barber

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