Flash of Genius (film)
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| Flash of Genius | |
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| Directed by | Marc Abraham |
| Produced by | Roger Birnbaum Gary Barber Michael Lieber |
| Written by | Marc Abraham Philip Railsback Scott Frank |
| Starring | Greg Kinnear Lauren Graham Dermot Mulroney |
| Distributed by | Universal Studios |
| Release date(s) | October 17, 2008 |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
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Flash of Genius is an upcoming drama film directed by Marc Abraham and starring Greg Kinnear, Dermot Mulroney, and Lauren Graham. The sreenplay was writen by Abraham, Philip Railsback, and Scott Frank based on New Yorker story of same title by John Seabrook[1]. The film has been completed and is set to be released in October 17, 2008.[2] It is rated PG-13 for brief strong language by the MPAA[3].
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[edit] Plot
Robert Kearns takes on the Detroit automakers who he claims stole his idea for the intermittent windshield wiper.[3]
[edit] Cast
- Greg Kinnear as Bob Kearns, the inventor of the intermittent windshield wiper who spent most of his life battling the Detroit automakers he charged with stealing his invention.[1]
- Lauren Graham as Phyllis Kearns, Bob's wife[1]
- Dermot Mulroney as Gil Privick, Kearn's best friend[4]
- Alan Alda as Gregory Lawson, Kearn's lawyer[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Michael Fleming. "Kinnear, Graham get 'Flash of Genius'", Variety Magazine, 2007-06-14. Retrieved on 2008-03-06.
- ^ Pamela McClintock. "2008 awards season shaping up", Variety, 2008-03-31. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
- ^ a b c Flash of Genius (2008)
- ^ Diane Garrett. "Mulroney joins Kinnear in 'Genius'", Variety Magazine, 2007-07-25. Retrieved on 2008-03-06.
