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Father of Invention

Father of Invention

Sometimes the best ideas are homegrown.

20105.41h 33m

Overview

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.

Directed by Trent Cooper
Written by Jonathan D. Krane, Trent Cooper
Produced by Kevin Spacey, Jonathan D. Krane, Kia Jam
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Top Cast

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Robert Axle

Camilla Belle

Camilla Belle

Claire Axle

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

Phoebe

Virginia Madsen

Virginia Madsen

Lorraine

John Stamos

John Stamos

Steven Leslie

Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville

Troy Coangelo

Michael Rosenbaum

Michael Rosenbaum

Eddie

Mary Cobb

Mary Cobb

Sheila

C

Christine Quinn

Lisa

Anna Schafer

Anna Schafer

Donna

Themes & Keywords

inventorex-conparole officerflatmatesfather daughter relationship

About Father of Invention

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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