Flash of Genius

October. 03,2008      PG-13
Rating:
7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Greg Kinnear as  Bob Kearns
Lauren Graham as  Phyllis Kearns
Dermot Mulroney as  Gil Previck
Jake Abel as  Dennis
Daniel Roebuck as  Frank Sertin
Mitch Pileggi as  Macklin Tyler
Tim Kelleher as  Charlie Defao
Bill Smitrovich as  Judge Franks
Conor O'Farrell as  Chris Finley
Alan Alda as  Gregory Lawson

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