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The Water Engine

The Water Engine

Aug 24, 1992 1h 28m
4.3
3 votes

Synopsis

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.

Title The Water Engine
Companies Turner Pictures, Amblin Television
Countries United States of America
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William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Charles Lang
John Mahoney

John Mahoney

Mason Gross
Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

Lawrence Oberman
Joanna Miles

Joanna Miles

Mrs. Varek
Mike Nussbaum

Mike Nussbaum

Mr. Wallace
J.J. Johnston

J.J. Johnston

White Haired Man
David Mamet

David Mamet

Brown Haired Man
Andrea Marcovicci

Andrea Marcovicci

Singer in Dance Hall
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
Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman

Dance Hall Girl
Hawthorne James

Hawthorne James

Factory Worker
Sharon Watroba

Sharon Watroba

The Customer
Calvin Remsberg

Calvin Remsberg

Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)
Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)

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