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"Flash of Genius" (2008)
Based on the true story of college professor and part-time inventor Robert Kearns’ (Greg Kinnear) long battle with the U.S. automobile industry, Flash of Genius tells the tale of one man whose fight to receive recognition for his ingenuity would come at a heavy price. But this determined engineer refused to be silenced, and he took on the corporate titans in a battle that nobody thought he could win.
"Flash of Genius" Movie Review
The legal battle between the inventor of intermittent windshield wipers and the Ford Motor Company doesn't sound all that compelling. If you were to sort through a list of potential topics for a film, the story of the guy who came up with the first device to make windshield wipers slow down probably wouldn't jump to the top of the pile of possible plots...
Interview with Greg Kinnear
Greg Kinnear delivers an Oscar buzz-worthy performance in Universal Pictures' "Flash of Genius." Based on a true story, Kinnear stars as the man who waged war against auto giants in order to get credited with inventing intermittent windshield wipers.
Interview with Lauren Graham
Lauren Graham stars as the wife of an inventor (played by Greg Kinnear) who goes to battle against the Ford Motor Company over one of his creations in the Universal Pictures drama "Flash of Genius."
Interview with Marc Abraham
Producer Marc Abraham made the leap to director with "Flash of Genius," a dramatic film based on true events. In a real David vs Goliath story, "Flash of Genius" chronicles one man's journey to protect his rights against a major corporation.
"Flash of Genius" Trailer
"Flash of Genius" trailer and video clips starring Greg Kinnear.
Greg Kinnear Talks About "Flash of Genius"
Greg Kinnear admits a film based on the story of the man who invented the intermittent windshield wiper sounds a bit strange. "It's a little like you tell someone about the intermittent windshield wiper and then you kind of get a brief moment and then it's like, 'Oh, yeah…' I call it the Seinfeld moment. The, 'Oh, yeah,' they get that kind of thing..."
Lauren Graham Discusses "Flash of Genius"
Producer–turned-director Marc Abraham wasn't familiar with Lauren Graham's work, however she just happened to be on "The Ellen Show" when her agent was discussing a role in "Flash of Genius" with Abraham on the phone.
"Flash of Genius" Premiere Photos
Gallery of photos from the Los Angeles Premiere of the Universal Pictures movie "Flash of Genius" featuring Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, and Marc Abraham.
"Flash of Genius" Photos
Gallery of photos from the Universal Pictures movie "Flash of Genius" starring Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham and Dermot Mulroney.
"Flash of Genius" Movie Credits
Cast and crew list for "Flash of Genius," MPAA rating, and release date info.
"Flash of Genius" Poster
"Corporations have time, money and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth."
Fall Movie Preview
"Flash of Genius" is included on my list of 15 fall movies to watch for.