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The Water Engine

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Plot

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

William H. Macy as Charles Lang
William H. Macy

as Charles Lang

Patti LuPone as Rita Lang
Patti LuPone

as Rita Lang

Charles Durning as Tour Guide
Charles Durning

as Tour Guide

John Mahoney as Mason Gross
John Mahoney

as Mason Gross

Joe Mantegna as Lawrence Oberman
Joe Mantegna

as Lawrence Oberman

Joanna Miles as Mrs. Varek
Joanna Miles

as Mrs. Varek

Mike Nussbaum as Mr. Wallace
Mike Nussbaum

as Mr. Wallace

Treat Williams as Dave Murray
Treat Williams

as Dave Murray

J.J. Johnston as White Haired Man
J.J. Johnston

as White Haired Man

David Mamet as Brown Haired Man
David Mamet

as Brown Haired Man

Movie Facts

Rated

  • N/A

Status

  • Released

Release Date

  • August 24, 1992

Production Companies

  • Turner Pictures

  • Amblin Television

Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Language

  • English

Budget

  • $0.00

Revenue

  • -

Runtime

  • 1.47 hrs

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