Ingenious

Ingenious

R 2009 · 85 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Jeff Balsmeyer · Written by Mike Cram

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