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Flash of Genius

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

  • Movie
  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • 1h 59m

Directed by Marc Abraham

6.6

TMDB audience rating
6.6 out of 10 from 260 votes

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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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Play trailer: Flash of Genius Official Trailer #1 - Greg Kinnear Movie (2008) HD

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Cast and crew

  • Greg Kinnear

    Greg KinnearBob Kearns

  • Lauren Graham

    Lauren GrahamPhyllis Kearns

  • Dermot Mulroney

    Dermot MulroneyGil Previck

  • Jake Abel

    Jake AbelDennis

  • Daniel Roebuck

    Daniel RoebuckFrank Sertin

  • Mitch Pileggi

    Mitch PileggiMacklin Tyler

  • Tim Kelleher

    Tim KelleherCharlie Defao

  • Bill Smitrovich

    Bill SmitrovichJudge Franks

  • Conor O'Farrell

    Conor O'FarrellChris Finley

  • Alan Alda

    Alan AldaGregory Lawson

  • Tim EddisMaryland Cop #1

  • Warren Belle

    Warren BelleMaryland Cop #2

  • Karl Pruner

    Karl PrunerPete

  • Bill Lake

    Bill LakeScott

  • Landon Norris

    Landon NorrisYoung Dennis

  • Shae NorrisYoung Kathy

  • Steven WoodworthYoung Tim

  • Victoria LearnYoung Maureen

Director
Marc Abraham
Writer
John Seabrook and Philip Railsback
Music
Aaron Zigman
Cinematography
Dante Spinotti