Flash of Genius (2008)
Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth.
★ 6.6 / 10 · 257 votes on TMDB
Directed by Marc Abraham
What it's about
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
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
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