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In this David vs. Goliath drama based on a true story, college professor Robert Kearns goes up against the giants of the auto industry when they fail to give him credit for inventing intermittent windshield wipers. Kearns doggedly pursues recognition for his invention, as well as the much-deserved financial rewards for the sake of his wife and six kids.
Events
July 8th , 1976, Robert Kearns realises his windscreen wiper design has been stolen
February 26th , 1990, a jury awards Robert Keans a $10.2 million payment from Ford
Directed by Marc Abraham
Starring Greg Kinnear, Tim Eddis, Warren Belle, Karl Pruner