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Flash of Genius

Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth.

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.

20081h 59mPG-13Drama

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About Flash of Genius

Directors
Marc Abraham
Cast
Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney, Jake Abel, Daniel Roebuck, Mitch Pileggi
Genres
Drama
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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