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Ingenious is a american film of genre Drama released in USA on 1 february 2009 with Dallas Roberts

Ingenious (2009)

Ingenious
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Released in USA 1 february 2009
Length 1h25
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Comedy,    Comedy-drama,    Romance
Rating56% 2.8498452.8498452.8498452.8498452.849845

Ingenious is a 2009 American film, previously titled Lightbulb. It is a rags-to-riches story of two friends, a small-time inventor and a sharky salesman, who hit rock bottom before coming up with a gizmo that becomes a worldwide phenomenon. It is based on the true story of some friends who are trying to come up with an invention, before hitting on an idea.

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L'incroyable histoire de deux amis de longue date, un petit inventeur sans envergure et un représentant beau parleur, qui cherchent constamment "la grande idée" qui les rendra riches et célèbres. Le problème est qu'aucune de leurs inventions ne semble marcher comme prévu. Au moment où tout semble perdu, ils ont l'idée qui va changer leur vie pour toujours...

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