Drama · United States of America · 2008 · 1h 59m

Flash of Genius

Director

Cast

Greg Kinnear as Bob Kearns Lauren Graham as Phyllis Kearns Dermot Mulroney as Gil Previck Jake Abel as Dennis Daniel Roebuck as Frank Sertin Mitch Pileggi as Macklin Tyler

Crew

Dante Spinotti — Director of Photography Jill Savitt — Editor Aaron Zigman — Original Music Composer John Seabrook — Writer Philip Railsback — Writer Michael Lieber — Producer

Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

inventor biography

Key Collaborators

Marc Abraham Director Dante Spinotti Director of Photography Jill Savitt Editor Aaron Zigman Original Music Composer John Seabrook Writer Philip Railsback Writer Michael Lieber Producer Roger Birnbaum Producer Gary Barber Producer Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski Production Design Luis Sequeira Costume Design

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