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    The Tower of Silence 1925 POSTER

    The Tower of Silence

    1925

    German

    2

    aviator

    Drama

    inventor

    Eva lives in the sinister Tower with her father, a mad inventor, and her grandfather. The aviator Wilfred Durian and his lovely wife live nearby in the town. But Durian's famous flight across the Australian desert was not all it seems... and when his 'dead' partner Arved Holl is rescued by Eva and comes to claim his former fiancée's hand, the whole house of cards is about to come tumbling down. Meanwhile, Eva's own family history is not quite as she had always believed...
    Tim's Vermeer 2013 POSTER

    Tim's Vermeer

    2013

    English

    7.8

    9

    90%

    86%

    Action

    art collector

    Documentary

    experiment

    History

    inventor

    investigation

    investigator

    painting

    Teller Teller Director Nicola Vigini Nicola Vigini as Herself Claire Jenison Claire Jenison as Herself Penn Jillette Penn Jillette as Himself Martin Mull Martin Mull as Himself
    Tim Jenison, a Texas based inventor, attempts to solve one of the greatest mysteries in all art: How did Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer manage to paint so photo-realistically 150 years before the invention of photography? Spanning a decade, Jenison's adventure takes him to Holland, on a pilgrimage to the North coast of Yorkshire to meet artista David Hockney, and eventually even to Buckingham Palace. The epic research project Jenison embarques on is as extraordinary as what he discovers.
    The Mad Magician 1954 POSTER

    The Mad Magician

    1954

    English

    6.5

    12

    59%

    59%

    Action

    contract

    crematorium

    Drama

    Horror

    illusion

    inventor

    mask

    murder

    Mystery

    Thriller

    John Brahm John Brahm Director Vincent Price Vincent Price as Don Gallico / Gallico the Great Corey Allen Corey Allen as Gus the Stagehand Patrick O'Neal Patrick O'Neal as Lt. Alan Bruce Donald Randolph Donald Randolph as Ross Ormond
    Don Gallico is an inventor of stage magic effects who aspires to become a star in his own right. Just before his first performance his act is shut down by capricious manager Ross Ormond who wants Gallico's brilliant buzz saw effect for the act of The Great Rinaldi, an established star. With this defeat, and the humiliation of having already lost his wife Claire to Ormond, Gallico decides it is time to take matters into his own hands.
    Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story 2017 POSTER

    Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

    2017

    English

    7.4

    26

    95%

    86%

    Action

    Biography

    Documentary

    drug addiction

    History

    inventor

    nazi

    radio

    technology

    War

    world war ii

    Alexandra Dean Alexandra Dean Director Diane Kruger Diane Kruger as Herself Merv Griffin Merv Griffin as Himself Stephen Michael Shearer Stephen Michael Shearer as Himself Mel Brooks Mel Brooks as Himself
    The life and career of the hailed Hollywood movie star and underappreciated genius inventor, Hedy Lamarr.
    Chairman of the Board 1997 POSTER

    Chairman of the Board

    1997

    English

    2.3

    5

    11%

    20%

    Action

    Comedy

    invention

    inventor

    scandal

    sports

    Alex Zamm Alex Zamm Director Bill Erwin Bill Erwin as Landers Glenn Shadix Glenn Shadix as Larry Estelle Harris Estelle Harris as Ms. Krubavitch Jack Plotnick Jack Plotnick as Zak
    Surfer Edison isn't able to make ends meet with his inventions or his lifestyle. But then he meets billionaire Armand McMillian, who takes a shine to the young bum — so much so that he leaves his invention company to him upon his death. Unfortunately, Armand's nephew, Bradford, only gets a surfboard. While Edison manages to run the company successfully, with the help of pretty Natalie, Bradford conspires to take him down.
    Son of Flubber 1962 POSTER

    Son of Flubber

    1962

    English

    6.1

    10

    88%

    48%

    Action

    american football

    anti-gravity

    Comedy

    Family

    flying car

    inventor

    Sci-Fi

    secret formula

    sequel

    Robert Stevenson Robert Stevenson Director Keenan Wynn Keenan Wynn as Alonzo P. Hawk Ron Nyman Ron Nyman as Courtroom Spectator Joanna Moore Joanna Moore as Desiree de la Roche Forrest Lewis Forrest Lewis as Police Officer Kelly
    Beleaguered professor Ned Brainard has already run into a pile of misfortunes with his discovery of the super-elastic substance "Flubber." Now he hopes to have better luck with a gravity-busting derivative he's dubbed "Flubbergas." Ned's experiments, constantly hampered by government obstruction, earn the consternation of his wife, Betsy. But a game-winning modification to a football uniform may help Ned make the case for his fantastic new invention.
    The Contract 1978 POSTER

    The Contract

    1978

    Chinese

    6.4

    7

    Action

    Comedy

    inventor

    magician

    struggling actor

    television studio

    television / tv studio

    Michael Hui Michael Hui Director Johnny Koo Johnny Koo as Bank Robber Patti D'Arbanville Patti D'Arbanville as Cat TV Assistant Wei Yang Wei Yang as Eyepatch Fu Hung Cheng Fu Hung Cheng as King Kong
    Struggling actor Chih-Wen (Michael Hui) got a raw deal from his company, MTV Studios. He signed a binding 8-year contract with the studio and was only given one opportunity to perform live thus far. Soon, he received a better deal with a rival company, who promised a 5-year contract and better opportunities to perform and make money. Since he cannot start working for the new company because of his current 8-year contract with MTV, he and his scientist-aspiring brother (Ricky Hui), with the help of magician Shih-Chieh (Sam Hui), attempt to steal the contract from his ruthless manager.
    Father of Invention 2010 POSTER

    Father of Invention

    2010

    English

    5.7

    10

    27%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    ex-con

    father daughter relationship

    flatmates

    inventor

    parole officer

    Trent Cooper Trent Cooper Director Joe Nemmers Joe Nemmers as Business Man Heather Graham Heather Graham as Phoebe Kevin Spacey Kevin Spacey as Robert Axle Johnny Knoxville Johnny Knoxville as Troy Coangelo
    Nearly a decade after a faulty product landed him in prison, an arrogant inventor is determined to restore his reputation and rebuild his fortune. But first, he has to convince his estranged daughter that he's worthy of a second chance.
    Manhandled 1924 POSTER

    Manhandled

    1924

    English

    6.7

    5

    Action

    boarding house

    Comedy

    Drama

    inventor

    mechanic

    melancholy

    model

    society

    Allan Dwan Allan Dwan Director Arthur Housman Arthur Housman as Chip Thorndyke Tom Moore Tom Moore as Jim Hogan Ian Keith Ian Keith as Robert Brandt Gloria Swanson Gloria Swanson as Tessie McGuire
    A comedy which concerns the struggles of an ambitious department store sales clerk who is caught up in New York high society.
    Flash of Genius 2008 POSTER

    Flash of Genius

    2008

    English

    7.0

    16

    62%

    55%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    inventor

    Marc Abraham Marc Abraham Director Conor O'Farrell Conor O'Farrell as Chris Finley Dermot Mulroney Dermot Mulroney as Gil Previck Aaron Abrams Aaron Abrams as Ian Meillor Chuck Shamata Chuck Shamata as Professor Irwin
    In this David vs. Goliath drama based on a true story, college professor Robert Kearns goes up against the giants of the auto industry when they fail to give him credit for inventing intermittent windshield wipers. Kearns doggedly pursues recognition for his invention, as well as the much-deserved financial rewards for the sake of his wife and six kids.
    Louis & Luca - Mission to the Moon 2018 POSTER

    Louis & Luca - Mission to the Moon

    2018

    Norwegian

    6.5

    14

    Action

    Animation

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    inventor

    moon

    space travel

    stop motion

    Rasmus A. Sivertsen Rasmus A. Sivertsen Director John F. Brungot John F. Brungot as Melvind Snerken Fridtjov Såheim Fridtjov Såheim as Ollvar O. Kleppvold Bjarte Hjelmeland Bjarte Hjelmeland as Olram Slåpen Christine Hope Christine Hope as (voice)
    In the international race to the moon, the Norwegian mission is led by brilliant inventor Reodor from the village of Pinchcliffe. With Luca the Magpie as the brave astronaut, what could possibly go wrong?
    Wedding Daze 2006 POSTER

    Wedding Daze

    2006

    English

    5.6

    19

    33%

    38%

    Action

    arrest

    Comedy

    inventor

    marriage

    police

    restaurant

    Romance

    waitress

    Michael Ian Black Michael Ian Black Director Heather Goldenhersh Heather Goldenhersh as Jane Isla Fisher Isla Fisher as Katie Joanna Gleason Joanna Gleason as Lois Matt Malloy Matt Malloy as Stuart
    After losing the woman of his dreams, Anderson is convinced he'll never fall in love again. But at the urging of his best friend, he spontaneously proposes to a dissatisfied waitress named Katie and an innocent dare evolves into the kind of love that both have been looking for all along.
    My Life So Far 1999 POSTER

    My Life So Far

    1999

    English

    6.5

    13

    70%

    53%

    Action

    Biography

    Comedy

    Drama

    estate

    inventor

    Hugh Hudson Hugh Hudson Director Colin Firth Colin Firth as Edward Tchéky Karyo Tchéky Karyo as Gabriel Chenoux Brendan Gleeson Brendan Gleeson as Jim Menzies Julie Wilson Nimmo Julie Wilson Nimmo as Sarah
    A memoir of the lives of a family growing up on a post World War I British estate headed up by a strong disciplinarian, her daughter, her inventor husband, their ten year old son and his older sister. Through the household comes a number of suitors hoping to impress the young woman, including an aviator. When the elder woman's son shows up at the estate with his French fiancé, everything gets thrown into turmoil. The young boy takes a sudden interest in her sexual allure and his father is disturbed by his own non-Victorian feelings.
    The History of Time Travel 2014 POSTER

    The History of Time Travel

    2014

    English

    6.9

    8

    71%

    71%

    Action

    Drama

    inventor

    kgb

    mockumentary

    moon landing

    Sci-Fi

    time travel

    world war ii

    Ricky Kennedy Ricky Kennedy Director Herbert Midgley Herbert Midgley as Aden Reenactor Elizabeth Lestina Elizabeth Lestina as Anne Page Ricky Kennedy Ricky Kennedy as Jim North, News Anchor Peter J. Calvin Peter J. Calvin as Soviet Scientist
    A fictional documentary about the creation of the world's first time machine, the men who created it, and the unintended ramifications it has on world events.
    Servant's Entrance 1932 POSTER

    Servant's Entrance

    1932

    Swedish

    6.1

    2

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    housemaid

    inventor

    motorcycle

    motorcyle race

    upper class

    Gustaf Molander Gustaf Molander Director Anne-Marie Brunius Anne-Marie Brunius as Ellen Rut Holm Rut Holm as Olga, Housemaid Sigurd Wallén Sigurd Wallén as Pontus Helga Brofeldt Helga Brofeldt as Woman at the Circus
    Helga Breder is a young, spoiled girl. To her beloved Jörgen she says that she, as a modern young woman, is multi-talented and can do whatever she likes. Jörgen bets that she can't work as a house-maid but, if she manages it, he will buy her a diamond ring. Helga becomes a house-maid at Vinger Mansion and falls in love with an inventor, Bertil Frigård, who lives there.
    Alice Adams 1935 POSTER

    Alice Adams

    1935

    English

    6.8

    6

    89%

    71%

    Action

    business idea

    business start-up

    Comedy

    dinner

    Drama

    gambling debt

    inventor

    Romance

    small town

    George Stevens George Stevens Director Katharine Hepburn Katharine Hepburn as Alice Adams Evelyn Venable Evelyn Venable as Mildred Palmer George Ford George Ford as Party Guest Frank Albertson Frank Albertson as Walter Adams
    In the lower-middle-class Adams family, father and son are happy to work in a drugstore, but mother and daughter Alice try every possible social-climbing stratagem despite snubs and embarrassment. When Alice finally meets her dream man Arthur, mother nags father into a risky business venture and plans to impress Alice's beau with an "upscale" family dinner. Will the excruciating results drive Arthur away?
    The Colossus of Rhodes 1961 POSTER

    The Colossus of Rhodes

    1961

    Italian

    5.8

    13

    56%

    31%

    Action

    Adventure

    coup d'etat

    Drama

    greek mythology

    hero

    History

    invention

    inventor

    plot

    War

    Sergio Leone Sergio Leone Director Rory Calhoun Rory Calhoun as Dario Lea Massari Lea Massari as Diala Georges Marchal Georges Marchal as Peliocle Rafael Hernández Rafael Hernández as (uncredited)
    While on holiday in Rhodes, Athenian war hero Darios becomes involved in two different plots to overthrow the tyrannical king, one from Rhodian patriots and the other from sinister Phoenician agents.
    The Fly 1958 POSTER

    The Fly

    1958

    English

    7.1

    31

    95%

    71%

    Action

    Drama

    experiment

    fly the insect

    Horror

    hybrid

    inventor

    mutation

    Sci-Fi

    teleportation

    Kurt Neumann Kurt Neumann Director Kathleen Freeman Kathleen Freeman as Emma Vincent Price Vincent Price as François Delambre Betty Lou Gerson Betty Lou Gerson as Nurse Andersone Harry Carter Harry Carter as Orderly
    Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene Delambre, who tells him that she has just killed her husband, André. Reluctant at first, she eventually explains to the police that André invented a matter transportation apparatus and, while experimenting on himself, a fly entered the chamber during the matter transference.
    The Squeeze 1987 POSTER

    The Squeeze

    1987

    English

    4.8

    8

    14%

    25%

    Action

    Comedy

    con man

    Crime

    detective

    inventor

    new york city

    Romance

    Thriller

    Roger Young Roger Young Director Michael Keaton Michael Keaton as Harry Berg John Davidson John Davidson as Honest Tom T. Murray Joe Pantoliano Joe Pantoliano as Norman Meat Loaf Meat Loaf as Titus
    Harry Berg is both a con artist and an actual artist -- he constructs large sculptures out of television sets -- but he is not particularly successful in either role. He owes some money, which gets him involved with Rachel Dobs, a police detective who works with a collection agency. When Harry comes into possession of a strange parcel, both the con man and the detective find themselves wrapped up in a sinister corporate plot to fix the lottery.
    Le bon roi Dagobert 1963 POSTER

    Le bon roi Dagobert

    1963

    French

    5.2

    2

    Action

    Comedy

    elementary school

    inventor

    kingdom

    parody

    polygamy

    pope

    Pierre Chevalier Pierre Chevalier Director Alain Morat Alain Morat as Bébert / Sigisbert Darío Moreno Darío Moreno as Charibert - le frère de Dagobert Pierre Gualdi Pierre Gualdi as Le frère portier Darry Cowl Darry Cowl as Le maître- bourreau Richardic
    Mr. Pelletan's rascal son Bébert son got another F for playing in class. His punishment is an essay on the Merovingian king Dagobert. All they know is he had eight wives and reunited Francia. The ignorant knave's irreverent imagination turns that into a harem and a ludicrous war without armies, loaded with anachronisms, in a race against rival king Charibert for the crown of Reims. The king's right hand, archbishop Eloi, the later patrons saint of carpentry, is portrayed as an inventor.
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