The Water Engine

5.2
19921h 28m

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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Cast

Photo of William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Charles Lang

Photo of Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone

Rita Lang

Photo of Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Tour Guide

Photo of John Mahoney

John Mahoney

Mason Gross

Photo of Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

Lawrence Oberman

Photo of Joanna Miles

Joanna Miles

Mrs. Varek

Photo of Mike Nussbaum

Mike Nussbaum

Mr. Wallace

Photo of Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Dave Murray

Photo of J.J. Johnston

J.J. Johnston

White Haired Man

Photo of David Mamet

David Mamet

Brown Haired Man

Photo of Andrea Marcovicci

Andrea Marcovicci

Singer in Dance Hall

Photo of Peter Michael Goetz

Peter Michael Goetz

Soapbox Speaker One

Photo of Natalija Nogulich

Natalija Nogulich

Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)

Photo of Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay

Ratty Inventor

Photo of Lucinda Jenney

Lucinda Jenney

Gross's Secretary

Photo of Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman

Dance Hall Girl

Photo of Hawthorne James

Hawthorne James

Factory Worker

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Calvin Remsberg

Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)

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