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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.
Theatrical
Oct 3, 2008
DVD / Blu-ray
Feb 17, 2009
Director
Producers
Music
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Strike Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Intermittent Productions
Cast
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Greg Kinnear
Bob Kearns
L
Lauren Graham
Phyllis Kearns
D
Dermot Mulroney
Gil Previck
J
Jake Abel
Dennis
D
Daniel Roebuck
Frank Sertin
M
Mitch Pileggi
Macklin Tyler
T
Tim Kelleher
Charlie Defao
B
Bill Smitrovich
Judge Franks
C
Conor O'Farrell
Chris Finley
A
Alan Alda
Gregory Lawson
T
Tim Eddis
Maryland Cop #1
W
Warren Belle
Maryland Cop #2
K
Karl Pruner
Pete
B
Bill Lake
Scott
L
Landon Norris
Young Dennis
S
Shae Norris
Young Kathy
D
Dylan Authors
Young Patrick
R
Ronn Sarosiak
Reverend
T
Tom Rooney
Jerry Barnley
A
Andrew Gillies
Paul Previck
