The Water Engine (1992)
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.
- Released
- 1992-08-24
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Steven Schachter
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 from 6 votes
Cast
- William H. Macy as Charles Lang
- Patti LuPone as Rita Lang
- Charles Durning as Tour Guide
- John Mahoney as Mason Gross
- Joe Mantegna as Lawrence Oberman
- Joanna Miles as Mrs. Varek
- Mike Nussbaum as Mr. Wallace
- Treat Williams as Dave Murray
- J.J. Johnston as White Haired Man
- David Mamet as Brown Haired Man
- Andrea Marcovicci as Singer in Dance Hall
- John Capodice as Kegan