

Flash of Genius
“Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth.”
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.
Top 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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About Flash of Genius
Flash of Genius is a drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of inventor, biography. Directed by Marc Abraham, it stars Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney. 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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