The Water Engine
4 reviews
Drama/TV Movie
1h 28m
1992
In the 1930s, Charles Lang invents an engine that runs using water for fuel. But when he tries to get it patented, he is first offered a ridiculously low amount....
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In the 1930s, Charles Lang invents an engine that runs using water for fuel. But when he tries to get it patented, he is first offered a ridiculously low amount. When he refuses, he is suddenly several people are pressuring him to sell. The big oil companies don't want the competition. Now he has to try and keep them from getting his idea, and somehow get it published.
- DirectorSteven Schachter
- Release24 August 1992
- Genre
- Duration1h 28m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate4 reviews
- Productions
Turner Pictures, Amblin Television
Cast

William H. Macy
Charles Lang

Patti LuPone
Rita Lang

Charles Durning
Tour Guide

John Mahoney
Mason Gross

Joe Mantegna
Lawrence Oberman

Joanna Miles
Mrs. Varek

Mike Nussbaum
Mr. Wallace

Treat Williams
Dave Murray

J.J. Johnston
White Haired Man

David Mamet
Brown Haired Man

Andrea Marcovicci
Singer in Dance Hall

John Capodice
Kegan

Peter Michael Goetz
Soapbox Speaker One

Natalija Nogulich
Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)

Ricky Jay
Ratty Inventor

Lucinda Jenney
Gross's Secretary

Rebecca Pidgeon
Connie

Felicity Huffman
Dance Hall Girl

Hawthorne James
Factory Worker

Calvin Remsberg
Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)

Martin Sheen
Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)
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