Father of Invention

Father of Invention

Father of Invention

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Father of Invention

"Sometimes the best ideas are homegrown."

2010

1h 33m

5.4(171 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Nearly a decade after a faulty product landed him in prison, an arrogant inventor is determined to restore his reputation and rebuild his fortune. But first, he has to convince his estranged daughter that he's worthy of a second chance.

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Production Companies

Horizon Entertainment

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1 video

Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

Kevin Spacey

Robert Axle

Kevin Spacey

Acting

Camilla Belle

Claire Axle

Camilla Belle

Acting

Heather Graham

Phoebe

Heather Graham

Acting

Virginia Madsen

Lorraine

Virginia Madsen

Acting

John Stamos

Steven Leslie

John Stamos

Acting

Johnny Knoxville

Troy Coangelo

Johnny Knoxville

Acting

Michael Rosenbaum

Eddie

Michael Rosenbaum

Acting

Mary Cobb

Sheila

Mary Cobb

Acting

Christine Quinn

Lisa

No Image

Acting

Anna Schafer

Donna

Anna Schafer

Acting

Kristen Shaw

Bank Teller

Kristen Shaw

Acting

Audra Marie

Business Man's Date

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Acting

Red West

Sam Bergman

Red West

Acting

Danny Comden

Matt James

Danny Comden

Acting

Jack McGee

Parole Officer

Jack McGee

Acting

Craig Robinson

Jerry King

Craig Robinson

Acting

Marc Macaulay

General Store Clerk

Marc Macaulay

Acting

Morgan Saylor

Young Claire (12)

Morgan Saylor

Acting

Karen Kaia Livers

Maria

Karen Kaia Livers

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