

Father of Invention
2010-02-14 · 93 min · ★ 5.4
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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- Directors
- Trent Cooper
- Production companies
- Pangea Media Group, Kjam Media, Bridgegate FIlms, Horizon Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kevin SpaceyRobert Axle
Camilla BelleClaire Axle
Heather GrahamPhoebe
Johnny KnoxvilleTroy Coangelo
Anna SchaferDonna
John StamosSteven Leslie
Red WestSam Bergman
Michael RosenbaumEddie
Danny ComdenMatt James
Jack McGeeParole Officer
Craig RobinsonJerry King
Virginia MadsenLorraine
Marc MacaulayGeneral Store Clerk
Morgan SaylorYoung Claire (12)
Karen Kaia LiversMaria
Lara GriceMom at Park
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