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Flash of Genius

Release Date:October 3, 2008

Running Time:119 min

Genres:Drama

Director

Cast

Greg Kinnear Lauren Graham Dermot Mulroney Jake Abel Daniel Roebuck Mitch Pileggi Tim Kelleher Bill Smitrovich Conor O'Farrell Alan Alda Tim Eddis Warren Belle

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

Synopsis

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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