Flash of Genius

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2008

1h 59m

PG-13

English

Drama

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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 we...

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Flash of Genius

PG-13

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2008

1h 59m

English

Drama

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Cast

Bob Kearns

Phyllis Kearns

Gil Previck

Dennis

Frank Sertin

Macklin Tyler

Charlie Defao

Judge Franks

Chris Finley

Gregory Lawson

Maryland Cop #1

Maryland Cop #2

Pete

Scott

Young Dennis

Young Kathy

Young Patrick

Reverend

Jerry Barnley

Paul Previck

Jim

Jean Previck

Club Member

Joe Warwick

Workman #1

Directed By: Marc Abraham

Written By: Philip Railsback, John Seabrook

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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...

11 months 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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