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Flash of Genius

  • 2008
  • TMDB 6.6/10
  • 1h 59m

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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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.

Cast

  • Greg KinnearBob Kearns
  • Lauren GrahamPhyllis Kearns
  • Dermot MulroneyGil Previck
  • Jake AbelDennis
  • Daniel RoebuckFrank Sertin
  • Mitch PileggiMacklin Tyler
  • Tim KelleherCharlie Defao
  • Bill SmitrovichJudge Franks

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