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Father of Invention (2010)

PG_13  93 min  -  Comedy | Drama   -  14 October 2011 (USA)
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Reviews: 15 user | 24 critic | 8 from Metacritic.com

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.

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Trent Cooper
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Father of Invention -- 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. Father of Invention -- Trailer for Father of Invention
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Cast

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Kevin Spacey ...
Camilla Belle ...
Heather Graham ...
Johnny Knoxville ...
Anna Anissimova ...
John Stamos ...
Red West ...
Michael Rosenbaum ...
Danny Comden ...
Jack McGee ...
Craig Robinson ...
Virginia Madsen ...
Marc Macaulay ...
Morgan Saylor ...
Karen Kaia Livers ...
Maria (as Karen Livers)
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Robert Axle, an eccentric inventor turned ego maniacal infomercial guru, loses it all when one of his inventions maims thousands of customers. After 8 years in maximum security prison, Robert is ready to redeem his name and rebuild his billion dollar empire. But first, he must convince his estranged 22-year-old daughter to let him live with her and her quirky, over-protective roommates. Written by Stephanie Caswell  

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Taglines:

A World of Ideas. A World of Problems. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Rated PG-13 for sexual material and language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Robert Axle See more »

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Dolby Digital

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Color

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2.35 : 1
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Connections

Featured in "Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.13" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Go Away"
(uncredited)
Lyrics by Justin La Vallee
Vocals performed by Justin La Vallee See more »