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Father of Invention

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Father of Invention

Sometimes the best ideas are homegrown.

5.4

1h 33m

2010

“Sometimes the best ideas are homegrown.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Trent Cooper

Trailer

ComedyDrama

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Cast & Crew

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

as Robert Axle

Camilla Belle

Camilla Belle

as Claire Axle

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

as Phoebe

Virginia Madsen

Virginia Madsen

as Lorraine

John Stamos

John Stamos

as Steven Leslie

Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville

as Troy Coangelo

Michael Rosenbaum

Michael Rosenbaum

as Eddie

Mary Cobb

Mary Cobb

as Sheila

Christine Quinn

as Lisa

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