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Flash of Genius

PG-13
Movie
2008
1h 59m
English
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.
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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 OFarrell
Chris Finley
Alan Alda
Gregory Lawson
Tim Eddis
Maryland Cop #1
Warren Belle
Maryland Cop #2
Landon Norris
Young Dennis
Shae Norris
Young Kathy
Dylan Authors
Young Patrick
Tom Rooney
Jerry Barnley
Andrew Gillies
Paul Previck
Kate Greenhouse
Jean Previck
Philip Nessel
Club Member
Liam Titcomb
Joe Warwick
Sal Scozzari
Workman #1
Directed By: Marc Abraham

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FinFan says...
6 years ago
Who would have thought that something as unexcited as the intermittent windshield wipers could be at the buttom of a movie script. Now, I already knew the story because of my interest in things automotive. Of course this is much more than a story about wipers. It's one man's crusade against corporations who think they could get away with anything. Due to the nature of the story and the slow moving plot that spans years it isn't a movie for someone looking for action and excitement. But if you like the David vs. Goliath like tale you might enjoy this wether you're in to car history or not.
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durack says...
2 years ago
I'm an engineer and I sincerely believe that intellectual property theft from an individual is a crime that should be comparable to murder, IMHO. This movie is amazing. I became very emotional during certain parts seeing the mental trauma and the agony Robert Kearns went through. I hope he was content and happy with the recognition he received from the world before he departed it in 2005. Greg Kinnear did an amazing job portraying Robert Kearns' struggle. >"My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute." - Ayn Rand (Atlas Shrugged)
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