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A charming racketeer seduces the DA's stepdaughter for revenge, then falls in love.


“Sometimes the best ideas are homegrown.”
Nearly a decade after a faulty product landed him in prison, an arrogant inventor is determined to restore his reputation and rebuild his fortune. But first, he has to convince his estranged daughter that he's worthy of a second chance.

Kevin Spacey
Robert Axle

Camilla Belle
Claire Axle

Heather Graham
Phoebe

Virginia Madsen
Lorraine

John Stamos
Steven Leslie

Johnny Knoxville
Troy Coangelo

Michael Rosenbaum
Eddie

Mary Cobb
Sheila
Christine Quinn
Lisa

Anna Schafer
Donna
Father of Invention is a comedy, drama film released in 2010 exploring themes of inventor, ex-con, parole officer, flatmates, father daughter relationship. Directed by Trent Cooper, it stars Kevin Spacey, Camilla Belle, Heather Graham. Nearly a decade after a faulty product landed him in prison, an arrogant inventor is determined to restore his reputation and rebuild his fortune. But first, he has to convince his estranged daughter that he's worthy of a second chance.
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