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Flash of Genius (2008)

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

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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.

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Cast

  • 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
  • Tim Eddis Maryland Cop #1
  • Warren Belle Warren Belle Maryland Cop #2
  • Karl Pruner Karl Pruner Pete
  • Bill Lake Bill Lake Scott
  • Landon Norris Landon Norris Young Dennis
  • Shae Norris Young Kathy
  • Steven Woodworth Young Tim
  • Victoria Learn Young Maureen