Canada / Sep 07, 2008
Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth.
1h 59min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Smitrovich | Judge Franks |
| Conor O'Farrell | Chris Finley |
| Alan Alda | Gregory Lawson |
| Tim Eddis | Maryland Cop #1 |
| Warren Belle | Maryland Cop #2 |
| Karl Pruner | Pete |
| Bill Lake | Scott |
| Landon Norris | Young Dennis |
| Shae Norris | Young Kathy |
| Steven Woodworth | Young Tim |
| Victoria Learn | Young Maureen |
| Dylan Authors | Young Patrick |
| Ronn Sarosiak | Reverend |
| Gavin Kuiack | Baby Bob Jr. |
| Ben Kuiak | Baby Bob Jr. |
| Tom Rooney | Jerry Barnley |
| Kate Parker | Waitress |
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| Andrew Gillies | Paul Previck |
| Duane Murray | Jim |
| Kate Greenhouse | Jean Previck |
| Philip Nessel | Club Member |
| Liam Titcomb | Joe Warwick |
| Sal Scozzari | Workman #1 |
| Richard Blackburn | Executive One |
| Michael Spencer-Davis | Real Estate Agent |
| Michael Rhoades | Salesman |
| Nicole Crozier | Waitress #2 |
| Sergio Di Zio | Louis |
| Ashley Wright | Security Officer |
| Jonathan Whittaker | MC / Singer |
| Richard Fitzpatrick | Barney Howell |
| Jared Durand | Student |
| London Angelis | Wade |
| Matthew Edison | Nerdy Student |
| Kristian Truelsen | Doctor |
| Simon Reynolds | Angry Driver |
| Denis Akiyama | Dr. Ito |
| Owen Wright | Toddler Bob Jr. |
| Liam Joseph Wright | Toddler Bob Jr. |
| Quancetia Hamilton | Case Worker |
| Aaron Abrams | Ian Miellor |
| Tatiana Maslany | Older Kathy |
| Isaac Lupien | Bob Jr. |
| Grant Boyle | Older Patrick |
| Ashton Doudelet | Older Tim |
| Josette Halpert | Older Maureen |
| Bruce Gooch | Jury Foreman |
| Chuck Shamata | Professor Irwin |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Flash of Genius |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Strike Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Intermittent Productions |
| Official site | flashofgenius.net |
| Release date | 7 settembre 2008 |
| Executive producer | J. Miles Dale |
| Production | Michael Lieber, Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber |
| Writer | John Seabrook, Philip Railsback |
| Casting | Denise Chamian |
| Editing | Jill Savitt |
| Cinematography | Dante Spinotti |
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| Assistant directors | Marc Abraham, Kathryn Buck |
| Camera operators | Dante Spinotti |
| Additional photography | Dante Spinotti |
| Production design | Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski, Peter Nicolakakos, Patrick Banister |
| Art direction | Patrick Banister, Peter Nicolakakos, Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski |
| Set decoration | Peter Nicolakakos, Patrick Banister, Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski |
| Music | Aaron Zigman |
| Sound | Aaron Zigman |
| Costume design | Luis Sequeira |
| Makeup | Luis Sequeira |
| Hairstyling | Luis Sequeira |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Oct 02, 2008 / 6
United States / Oct 03, 2008 / PG-13
Spain / May 08, 2009 / 12
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