Ingenious (2009 American film)
Ingenious is a 2009 American film. 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.Cast
- Dallas Roberts as Matt, an inventor
- Jeremy Renner as Sam, Matt's lifelong friend and business partner
- Ayelet Zurer as Gina, Matt's wife
- Marguerite Moreau as Cinda
- Amanda Anka as Louisa
- Richard Kind as Newkin
- Eddie Jemison as Bean
- Judith Scott as Rita
- Debby Rosenthal as Brenda
- Michael Kagan as Mort
- Rob Brownstein as Kent
- Vince Grant as Randall
- François Chau as Mr. Chow
Production
The film was shot on location in Tucson, Arizona and Hong Kong. It premiered at the 2009 Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
