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
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
Tim Kelleher
as Charlie Defao
Bill Smitrovich
as Judge Franks
Conor O'Farrell
as Chris Finley
Alan Alda
as Gregory Lawson
Karl Pruner
as Pete
Bill Lake
as Scott
Landon Norris
as Young Dennis
Dylan Authors
as Young Patrick
Ronn Sarosiak
as Reverend
Andrew Gillies
as Paul Previck
Duane Murray
as Jim
Kate Greenhouse
as Jean Previck
Richard Blackburn
as Executive One
Michael Spencer-Davis
as Real Estate Agent
Sergio Di Zio
as Louis
Jonathan Whittaker
as MC / Singer
Richard Fitzpatrick
as Barney Howell
Matthew Edison
as Nerdy Student
Kristian Truelsen
as Doctor
Simon Reynolds
as Angry Driver
Denis Akiyama
as Dr. Ito
Aaron Abrams
as Ian Miellor
Tatiana Maslany
as Older Kathy
Isaac Lupien
as Bob Jr.
Josette Halpert
as Older Maureen
Bruce Gooch
as Jury Foreman
Chuck Shamata
as Professor Irwin
