The Water Engine

1992 1h 28mDir. Steven Schachter
5.2/ 10
DramaTV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast & Crew

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Charles Lang

Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone

Rita Lang

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Tour Guide

John Mahoney

John Mahoney

Mason Gross

Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

Lawrence Oberman

Joanna Miles

Joanna Miles

Mrs. Varek

Mike Nussbaum

Mike Nussbaum

Mr. Wallace

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Dave Murray

J.J. Johnston

J.J. Johnston

White Haired Man

David Mamet

David Mamet

Brown Haired Man

Andrea Marcovicci

Andrea Marcovicci

Singer in Dance Hall

John Capodice

John Capodice

Kegan

Peter Michael Goetz

Peter Michael Goetz

Soapbox Speaker One

Natalija Nogulich

Natalija Nogulich

Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)

Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay

Ratty Inventor

Lucinda Jenney

Lucinda Jenney

Gross's Secretary

Rebecca Pidgeon

Rebecca Pidgeon

Connie

T

Tim Farrell

Bernie

H

Horton Foote Jr.

Grey

Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman

Dance Hall Girl

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