Father of Invention

2010
PG-13
1h 33m

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5.7/10

9.2K

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Kevin Spacey in Father of Invention (2010)

Robert Axel, an eccentric inventor who through wealth and fame, finds unexpected misfortune and after many hardships is ready to redeem his name and rebuild his billion dollar empire.

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After 8 years in prison, inventor Robert Axle struggles to win over his estranged family and catch up on current technology as he works to once again become the king of the infomercial.After 8 years in prison, inventor Robert Axle struggles to win over his estranged family and catch up on current technology as he works to once again become the king of the infomercial.After 8 years in prison, inventor Robert Axle struggles to win over his estranged family and catch up on current technology as he works to once again become the king of the infomercial.

Director
- Trent Cooper
Writers
- Jonathan D. Krane
- Trent Cooper
Stars

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IMDb RATING

5.7/10

9.2K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Trent Cooper
Writers
- Jonathan D. Krane
- Trent Cooper
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Christine Quinn's debut.

Quotes
Troy Coangelo: [sounding unintelligible] You're fired!
Robert Axle: I'm fried?
Troy Coangelo: You're fired!

Connections
Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.13 (2011)

Soundtracks
Go Away
(uncredited)
Lyrics by Justin Michael La Vallee
Vocals performed by Justin Michael La Vallee

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Featured review

6/10

It is banal but entertaining

Not so good cast of actors, especially the female roles, it seriously disappoint because all its ideas are already used a lot previously. Despite all: it entertains quite well.