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Flash of Genius

Flash of Genius

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 7, 2008

Runtime

1h 59m

Genres

Drama

User Score

65%

Original Title

Flash of Genius

Production Companies

Strike Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Intermittent Productions

Director

Marc Abraham

Description

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.