Father of Invention

Father of invention
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Trent Cooper
Produced by	Kevin Spacey Ken Barbet Dana Brunetti Kia Jam Jonathan D. Krane Jason Sciavicco
Written by	Trent Cooper Jonathan D. Krane
Starring	Kevin Spacey Camilla Belle Heather Graham Johnny Knoxville Anna Anissimova with Craig Robinson and Virginia Madsen
Music by	Nick Urata
Cinematography	Steve Tedlin
Edited by	Heather Pearsons
Production company	Trigger Street Productions
Distributed by	Anchor Bay Films K Jam Media
Release dates	February 15, 2010 (2010-02-15) (Berlinale) October 14, 2011 (2011-10-14) (United States)
Running time	120 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Father of Invention is a 2010 American comedy-drama film directed by Trent Cooper, and stars Kevin Spacey, Camilla Belle and Johnny Knoxville.

Synopsis

Robert Axle, a New Orleans-based infomercial guru, loses it all when one of his inventions maims thousands of customers. After eight years in a maximum-security prison, Axle is ready to redeem his name and rebuild his billion-dollar empire. But first he must convince his estranged daughter to let him live with her and her quirky, over-protective roommates.

Cast

• Kevin Spacey as Robert Axle
• Virginia Madsen as Lorraine
• John Stamos as Steven "Steve" Leslie Thurmond
• Johnny Knoxville as Troy Coangelo
• Camilla Belle as Claire Elizabeth (formerly Axle but dropped the last name after her father went to prison.)
• Heather Graham as Phoebe
• Michael Rosenbaum as Eddie
• Anna Anissimova as Donna
• Craig Robinson as Jerry
• Rhoda Griffis as Penny Camp
• Jack McGee
• Danny Comden as Matt James
• Marc Macaulay as Grocery Store Clerk
• Audra Marie as Businessman's Date
• Mary Elizabeth Cobb as Sheila
• Julia Lashae as Lily’s Mother

Reception

The film currently has a 0% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 27% audience score.

External links

• Official website
• Father of Invention at IMDb