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The Water Engine

PG

1992

88 minutes

DramaTV Movie

Overview

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.

Top Cast

William H. Macy headshot

William H. Macy

Charles Lang

Patti LuPone headshot

Patti LuPone

Rita Lang

Charles Durning headshot

Charles Durning

Tour Guide

John Mahoney headshot

John Mahoney

Mason Gross

Joe Mantegna headshot

Joe Mantegna

Lawrence Oberman

Joanna Miles headshot

Joanna Miles

Mrs. Varek

Mike Nussbaum headshot

Mike Nussbaum

Mr. Wallace

Treat Williams headshot

Treat Williams

Dave Murray

J.J. Johnston headshot

J.J. Johnston

White Haired Man

David Mamet headshot

David Mamet

Brown Haired Man

Andrea Marcovicci headshot

Andrea Marcovicci

Singer in Dance Hall

John Capodice headshot

John Capodice

Kegan

Peter Michael Goetz headshot

Peter Michael Goetz

Soapbox Speaker One

Natalija Nogulich headshot

Natalija Nogulich

Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)

Ricky Jay headshot

Ricky Jay

Ratty Inventor

Lucinda Jenney headshot

Lucinda Jenney

Gross's Secretary

Rebecca Pidgeon headshot

Rebecca Pidgeon

Connie

Tim Farrell headshot

Tim Farrell

Bernie

Horton Foote Jr. headshot

Horton Foote Jr.

Grey

Felicity Huffman headshot

Felicity Huffman

Dance Hall Girl

Hawthorne James headshot

Hawthorne James

Factory Worker

Sharon Watroba headshot

Sharon Watroba

The Customer

Calvin Remsberg headshot

Calvin Remsberg

Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)

Martin Sheen headshot

Martin Sheen

Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)