The Water Engine backdrop

The Water Engine 1992 Directed by Steven Schachter

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , TV Movie
Production Companies Amblin Television , Turner Pictures
Release Date 24 August 1992
88 mins
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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
Peter Michael Goetz Soapbox Speaker One
Natalija Nogulich Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)
Ricky Jay Ratty Inventor
Lucinda Jenney Gross's Secretary
Tim Farrell Bernie
Felicity Huffman Dance Hall Girl
Hawthorne James Factory Worker
Sharon Watroba The Customer
Calvin Remsberg Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)
Martin Sheen Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)
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