Movie Description
The Water Engine
(1992)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Steven Schachter
- Writer : David Mamet
- Editor : Martin Hunter
- Cast : William H. Macy,Patti LuPone,Charles Durning,John Mahoney,Joe Mantegna,Joanna Miles,Mike Nussbaum,Treat Williams,J.J. Johnston,David Mamet,Andrea Marcovicci,John Capodice,Peter Michael Goetz,Natalija Nogulich,Ricky Jay,Lucinda Jenney,Rebecca Pidgeon,Tim Farrell,Horton Foote Jr.,Felicity Huffman,Hawthorne James,Sharon Watroba,Calvin Remsberg,Martin Sheen
Cast
Charles Lang
Rita Lang
Tour Guide
Mason Gross
Lawrence Oberman
Mrs. Varek
Mr. Wallace
Dave Murray
White Haired Man
Brown Haired Man
Singer in Dance Hall
Kegan
Soapbox Speaker One
Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)
Ratty Inventor
Gross's Secretary
Connie
Bernie
Grey
Dance Hall Girl
Factory Worker
The Customer
Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)
Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Posters
Recommendations
Facts
Original TitleThe Water Engine
Status Released
Release Information
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1992-08-24
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 28m
Production CompaniesTurner Pictures,Amblin Television
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
