Watch Flash of Genius (2008) Official Trailer
Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth.
6.6 / 10 IMDb September 7, 2008 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.
Director
Runtime
1h 59m
Release Date
September 7, 2008
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Greg Kinnear
as Bob Kearns
Lauren Graham
as Phyllis Kearns
Dermot Mulroney
as Gil Previck
Jake Abel
as Dennis
Daniel Roebuck
as Frank Sertin
Mitch Pileggi
as Macklin Tyler
Tim Kelleher
as Charlie Defao
Bill Smitrovich
as Judge Franks
Conor O'Farrell
as Chris Finley
Alan Alda
as Gregory Lawson
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Tim Eddis
as Maryland Cop #1
Warren Belle
as Maryland Cop #2
Karl Pruner
as Pete
Bill Lake
as Scott
Landon Norris
as Young Dennis
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Shae Norris
as Young Kathy
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Steven Woodworth
as Young Tim
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Victoria Learn
as Young Maureen
Dylan Authors
as Young Patrick
Ronn Sarosiak
as Reverend
Production Companies
Strike Entertainment
Universal Pictures
Spyglass EntertainmentIntermittent Productions
Flash of Genius Official Trailer 2008
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