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Flash of Genius

Release Date 20 Mar 2009 TBA

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Certificate: 12A

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The Kearns were a typical 1960s Detroit family, trying to live their version of the American Dream. Local university professor Bob married teacher Phyllis and, by their mid-30s, had six kids who brought them a hectic but satisfying Midwestern existence. When Bob invents a device that would eventually be used by every car in the world, the Kearns think they have struck gold. But their aspirations are dashed after the auto giants who embraced Bob's creation unceremoniously shunned the man who invented it. Ignored, threatened and then buried in years of litigation, Bob is haunted by what was done to his family and their future. He becomes a man obsessed with justice and the conviction that his life's work--or for that matter, anyone's work--be acknowledged by those who stood to benefit. And while paying the toll for refusing to compromise his dignity, this everyday David will try the unthinkable: to bring Goliath to his knees.

Cast:
Greg Kinnear | Lauren Graham | Dermot Mulroney | Alan Alda

Writers:
Philip Railsback | John Seabrook

Producers:
Roger Birnbaum | Gary Barber | Michael Lieber

Directors:
Marc Abraham

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    • Currently 5/5 Stars.

    HShortt

    Very very enjoyable. Really brings home the monopolistic effects of patent rights and the damage this causes to innovation.

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    tonyreilly

    Saw this on a flight recently. What makes this such a good movie is that it's based on a true story! if you've not seen it in the cinema, definitely a renter!

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    laume

    nice story..

    • Currently 5/5 Stars.

    dainiux

    very good story and acting..

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    Garrincha

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    Brian Dennison

    Enjoyable!

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    brogen