Ingenious

Ingenious (originally titled Lightbulb) 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 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. See also List of films shot in Arizona