The Water Engine

The Water Engine (1992)

Drama TV Movie

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.

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  • Release Date: 1992-08-24
  • Runtime: 1h 28min
  • Director: Steven Schachter

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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

  • Tim Farrell

    Bernie

  • Horton Foote Jr.

    Grey

  • 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)