Flash of genius [videorecording] / Universal Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment presents ; produced by Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Michael Lieber ; written by Philip Railsback ; directed by Marc Abraham.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 04076C | Universal Studios Home EntertainmentLanguage: English, Spanish Summary language: English, French, Spanish Original language: English Publication details: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, c2009.Edition: Widescreen versionDescription: 1 videodisc (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 791.43/72 22
Production credits:
  • Director of photography, Dante Spinotti ; editor, Jill Savitt ; music, Aaron Zigman ; music supervisor G. Marq Roswell, Adam Swart ; casting, Denise Chamian ; costume designer, Luis Sequeira ; production designer, Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski.
Cast: Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney.Summary: Based on the true story of Robert Kearns. The Kearns' were a typical 1960s Detroit family. Bob is a college professor and part-time inventor. 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 originally embraced Bob's creation, unceremoniously shuns him. 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 anyone else's for that matter, should be acknowledged by those who stood to benefit. He and his family pay the toll for refusing to compromise his dignity.
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English or dubbed Spanish dialogue, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH).

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Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney.

Director of photography, Dante Spinotti ; editor, Jill Savitt ; music, Aaron Zigman ; music supervisor G. Marq Roswell, Adam Swart ; casting, Denise Chamian ; costume designer, Luis Sequeira ; production designer, Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski.

Based on the article "The flash of genius" written by John Seabrook.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.

DVD, widescreen (2.40:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.

MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language.

Based on the true story of Robert Kearns. The Kearns' were a typical 1960s Detroit family. Bob is a college professor and part-time inventor. 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 originally embraced Bob's creation, unceremoniously shuns him. 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 anyone else's for that matter, should be acknowledged by those who stood to benefit. He and his family pay the toll for refusing to compromise his dignity.

Special features: Deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Marc Abraham; feature commentary with director Marc Abraham.

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