Father of Invention

“Sometimes the best ideas are homegrown.”

5.3

2010

1h 33m

ComedyDrama

Nearly a decade after a faulty product landed him in prison, an arrogant inventor is determined to restore his reputation and rebuild his fortune. But first, he has to convince his estranged daughter that he's worthy of a second chance.

Key Crew

Director

Trent Cooper

Producers

Ken Barbet

Jason Sciavicco

Dana Brunetti

Writers

Jonathan D. Krane

Trent Cooper

Cinematography

Steve Yedlin

Cast (19)

Kevin Spacey

Robert Axle

Camilla Belle

Claire Axle

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