Father of Invention

Father of Invention

Two-time Academy Award? winner Kevin Spacey gives one of the most unexpectedly funny performances of his career as Robert Axle, an arrogant infomercial mogul whose empire collapses after one of his products maims thousands of consumers. After 8 years in prison, he tries to rebuild his fortune, but must first reconnect with his estranged daughter (Camilla Belle), her man-hating roommate (Heather Graham), his boneheaded new employer (Johnny Knoxville), the ex-wife who squandered his fortune (Academy Award? nominee Virginia Madsen of Sideways), and the ruthless executive who took over his company (John Stamos). Can a man who's lost everything devise a way to get back on top? Craig Robinson ("The Office"), Michael Rosenbaum ("Smallville") and Anna Annisimova co-star in this surprising comedy about fabrications, complications, and the situations people invent to find out who they really are.

Production Year: 
2010
Released: 
Tue, 10/25/2011
Run Time Minutes: 
93
Rating: 
PG-13
Genres: 
Comedy
Genres: 
Drama
Trailer: 
Yes
Format Aspect Ratio: 
2.40-Super Wide Screen
Resolution: 
480x720 LowRez
More Information: 
HD-4
Audio Language: 
English
Audio Format: 
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels: 
5.1
Actors: 
Kevin Spacey - Robert Axle
Actors: 
Camilla Belle - Claire Axle
Actors: 
Heather Graham - Phoebe
Actors: 
Johnny Knoxville - Troy Coangelo
Actors: 
Anna Anissimova - Donna
Actors: 
John Stamos - Steven Leslie
Actors: 
Red West - Sam Bergman
Actors: 
Michael Rosenbaum - Eddie the Ex
Actors: 
Danny Comden - Matt James
Actors: 
Jack McGee - Parole Officer
Actors: 
Craig Robinson - Jerry King
Actors: 
Virginia Madsen - Lorraine
Actors: 
Marc Macaulay - General Store Clerk
Actors: 
Morgan Saylor - Young Claire (12)
Actors: 
Karen Livers - Maria
Actors: 
Zachary Foppe - Customer at Familymary
Actors: 
George Cooper - Handball Kid
Actors: 
Lara Grice - Mom in Park
Actors: 
Suehyla El-Attar - Shop Girl
Actors: 
Sofia Spadoni - Lily
Actors: 
Julia La Shae - Lily's Mother
Actors: 
Marel Medina - Stock Boy
Actors: 
Jason Davis - Neil
Actors: 
Kristen Shaw - Bank Teller
Actors: 
Walt Elder - Harold
Actors: 
Audra Marie - Business Man's Date
Actors: 
Joe Nemmers - Business Man
Actors: 
Rhoda Griffis - Penny Camp
Actors: 
Brett Rice - Howard Camp
Actors: 
Randy Austin - Security Guard
Actors: 
Mary-Charles Jones - Young Claire (6)
Actors: 
Tina Parker - Steak
Actors: 
Sam Best - Mailbox Patron
Actors: 
Mary Elizabeth Cobb - Sheila
Actors: 
Leon Gisclair - Andre
Actors: 
Carol Sutton - Bingo Caller
Actors: 
Kim Holden - News Anchor
Actors: 
Tiffany Morgan - Mother (Informercial)