Flash of Genius
Flash of Genius
Release: 2008-09-07
·Runtime: 119m
·★ 6.5
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Strike Entertainment
Universal Pictures
Spyglass Entertainment
Intermittent Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Michael Spencer-Davis
as Real Estate Agent
Jonathan Whittaker
as MC / Singer
Greg Kinnear
as Bob Kearns
Dermot Mulroney
as Gil Previck
Alan Alda
as Gregory Lawson
Karl Pruner
as Pete
Sergio Di Zio
as Louis
Josette Halpert
as Older Maureen
Bill Smitrovich
as Judge Franks
Conor O'Farrell
as Chris Finley
Kristian Truelsen
as Doctor
Isaac Lupien
as Bob Jr.
Richard Fitzpatrick
as Barney Howell
Aaron Abrams
as Ian Miellor
Bruce Gooch
as Jury Foreman
Chuck Shamata
as Professor Irwin
Mitch Pileggi
as Macklin Tyler
Landon Norris
as Young Dennis
Dylan Authors
as Young Patrick
Lauren Graham
as Phyllis Kearns
Jake Abel
as Dennis
Tim Kelleher
as Charlie Defao
Andrew Gillies
as Paul Previck
Kate Greenhouse
as Jean Previck
Simon Reynolds
as Angry Driver
Daniel Roebuck
as Frank Sertin
Richard Blackburn
as Executive One
Matthew Edison
as Nerdy Student
Tatiana Maslany
as Older Kathy
Denis Akiyama
as Dr. Ito
Duane Murray
as Jim
Bill Lake
as Scott
Ronn Sarosiak
as Reverend
