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Father of Invention
Father of Invention

Father of Invention

Sometimes the best ideas are homegrown.

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ComedyDrama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

93 mins

Rating

5.351/10

Release Date

14 February 2010

Country

United States of America

Cast

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Robert Axle

Camilla Belle

Camilla Belle

Claire Axle

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

Phoebe

Virginia Madsen

Virginia Madsen

Lorraine

John Stamos

John Stamos

Steven Leslie

Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville

Troy Coangelo

Michael Rosenbaum

Michael Rosenbaum

Eddie

Mary Cobb

Mary Cobb

Sheila

Christine Quinn

Christine Quinn

Lisa

Anna Schafer

Anna Schafer

Donna

Kristen Shaw

Kristen Shaw

Bank Teller

Audra Marie

Audra Marie

Business Man's Date

Red West

Red West

Sam Bergman

Danny Comden

Danny Comden

Matt James

Jack McGee

Jack McGee

Parole Officer

Craig Robinson

Craig Robinson

Jerry King

Marc Macaulay

Marc Macaulay

General Store Clerk

Morgan Saylor

Morgan Saylor

Young Claire (12)

Karen Kaia Livers

Karen Kaia Livers

Maria

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