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Father of Invention
Sometimes the best ideas are homegrown.
5.4(186)20101h 33m
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
- Writers
- Trent Cooper,Jonathan D. Krane
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Cast

Kevin Spacey
Robert Axle

Camilla Belle
Claire Axle

Heather Graham
Phoebe

Johnny Knoxville
Troy Coangelo

Anna Schafer
Donna

John Stamos
Steven Leslie

Red West
Sam Bergman

Michael Rosenbaum
Eddie

Danny Comden
Matt James

Jack McGee
Parole Officer

Craig Robinson
Jerry King

Virginia Madsen
Lorraine

Marc Macaulay
General Store Clerk

Morgan Saylor
Young Claire (12)

Karen Kaia Livers
Maria
Zacharias Foppe
Customer at Familymart
George Cooper
Handball Kid

Lara Grice
Mom at Park

Suehyla El-Attar Young
Shop Girl
Sofia Spadoni
Lily

Julia Lashae
Lily's Mother
Christine Quinn
Lisa

Kristen Shaw
Bank Teller
Audra Marie
Business Man's Date
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Crew
Directing
- Trent CooperDirector
- David TicotinFirst Assistant Director
- Cali PomésSecond Second Assistant Director
- Jason AltieriSecond Assistant Director
- Mary Frances EglinScript Supervisor
Writing
- Trent CooperWriter
- Jonathan D. KraneWriter
Production
- Ron TutorExecutive Producer
- Venus KananiCasting
- Jared Ian GoldmanUnit Production Manager
- Ken BarbetProducer
- Rita Benson LeBlancExecutive Producer
- Kia JamProducer
- Jonathan D. KraneProducer
- Jordan YospeExecutive Producer
- Brendan McDonaldExecutive Producer
- Jason SciaviccoProducer
- Daniel M. StillmanUnit Production Manager
- Mary VernieuCasting
Camera
- Dale Myrand"A" Camera Operator
- Steve YedlinDirector of Photography
- Gerald AutinBest Boy Grip
- Richard BallKey Grip
- Wade WhitleyFirst Assistant "A" Camera
- Duane CooperDolly Grip
- Patti PerretStill Photographer
- Lisa LengyelSecond Assistant "A" Camera
- Jonathan RobinsonCamera Loader
Editing
- Heather PersonsEditor
Sound
- Nick UrataMusic
- Vicki HiattMusic Editor
- Mary RamosMusic Supervisor
- Dan IzenSound Mixer
Art
- Joseph T. GarrityProduction Design
- Cynthia Anne SlagterSet Decoration
- Robin SimmerlyArt Department Coordinator
- Gus CotoLeadman
- Raymond PumiliaArt Direction
Costume & Make-Up
- Johanna ArganCostume Design
- Molly Grundman-GerbosiCostume Design
Crew
- Nancy KirhofferPost Production Supervisor
- Lex D. GeddingsStunt Double
- Ben JensenStunt Coordinator
- Jennifer BadgerStunt Double
- Alec RaymeStunt Double
- Danny CosmoStunts
- Jeff GalpinUtility Stunts
Lighting
- Paul OlindeGaffer