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  • The Water Engine (1992)
  • TV Movie | 110 min | Drama
The Water Engine (1992)
TV Movie | 110 min | Drama

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. ...See moreIn 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. Written by Brian W Martz See less
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David Mamet (written by) (play)
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Aug 24, 1992 (United States)

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24 cast members
Name Known for
Charles Durning
Tour Guide Tour Guide   See fewer
Patti LuPone
Rita Lang Rita Lang   See fewer
William H. Macy
Charles Lang Charles Lang   See fewer
John Mahoney
Mason Gross Mason Gross   See fewer
Joe Mantegna
Lawrence Oberman Lawrence Oberman   See fewer
Joanna Miles
Mrs. Varek Mrs. Varek   See fewer
Mike Nussbaum
Mr. Wallace Mr. Wallace   See fewer
Treat Williams
Dave Murray Dave Murray   See fewer
J.J. Johnston
White Haired Man White Haired Man   See fewer
David Mamet
Brown Haired Man Brown Haired Man   See fewer
Andrea Marcovicci
Singer in Dance Hall Singer in Dance Hall   See fewer
Peter Michael Goetz
Soapbox Speaker One Soapbox Speaker One   See fewer
Natalija Nogulich
Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich) Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)   See fewer
Ricky Jay
Ratty Inventor Ratty Inventor   See fewer
Lucinda Jenney
Gross's Secretary Gross's Secretary   See fewer
Tim Farrell
Bernie Bernie   See fewer
Felicity Huffman
Dance Hall Girl Dance Hall Girl   See fewer
Hawthorne James
Factory Worker Factory Worker   See fewer
Sharon Watroba
The Customer The Customer   See fewer
Calvin Remsberg
Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited) Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)   See fewer
Martin Sheen
Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited) Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
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