Flash of Genius

Flash of Genius

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

2008•1h 59m•6.6/10

Drama

Ratings

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6.6/10(238)

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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Production

Strike Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Intermittent Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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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

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

Dylan Authors

Dylan Authors

Young Patrick

Ronn Sarosiak

Ronn Sarosiak

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