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Flash of Genius
Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth.
Genres
Drama
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
119 min
Release Date
2008-09-07
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
226
Vote Average
6.52
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Greg Kinnear
Bob Kearns
Lauren Graham
Phyllis Kearns
Dermot Mulroney
Gil Previck
Jake Abel
Dennis
Daniel Roebuck
Frank Sertin
Mitch Pileggi
Macklin Tyler
Tim Kelleher
Charlie Defao
Bill Smitrovich
Judge Franks
Conor O'Farrell
Chris Finley
Alan Alda
Gregory Lawson
Tim Eddis
Maryland Cop #1
Warren Belle
Maryland Cop #2
Karl Pruner
Pete
Bill Lake
Scott
Landon Norris
Young Dennis
Shae Norris
Young Kathy
Steven Woodworth
Young Tim
Victoria Learn
Young Maureen
Dylan Authors
Young Patrick
Ronn Sarosiak
Reverend
Gavin Kuiack
Baby Bob Jr.
Ben Kuiak
Baby Bob Jr.
Tom Rooney
Jerry Barnley
Kate Parker
Waitress
Andrew Gillies
Paul Previck
Duane Murray
Jim
Kate Greenhouse
Jean Previck
Philip Nessel
Club Member
Liam Titcomb
Joe Warwick
Sal Scozzari
Workman #1
Richard Blackburn
Executive One
Michael Spencer-Davis
Real Estate Agent
Michael Rhoades
Salesman
Nicole Crozier
Waitress #2
Sergio Di Zio
Louis
Ashley Wright
Security Officer
Jonathan Whittaker
MC / Singer
Richard Fitzpatrick
Barney Howell
Jared Durand
Student
London Angelis
Wade
Matthew Edison
Nerdy Student
Kristian Truelsen
Doctor
Simon Reynolds
Angry Driver
Denis Akiyama
Dr. Ito
Owen Wright
Toddler Bob Jr.
Liam Joseph Wright
Toddler Bob Jr.
Quancetia Hamilton
Case Worker
Aaron Abrams
Ian Miellor
Tatiana Maslany
Older Kathy
Isaac Lupien
Bob Jr.
Grant Boyle
Older Patrick
Ashton Doudelet
Older Tim
Josette Halpert
Older Maureen
Bruce Gooch
Jury Foreman
Chuck Shamata
Professor Irwin
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