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The Water Engine

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.

1992 |1h 28m |  Drama, TV Movie

Cast

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William H. Macy

Charles Lang

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Patti LuPone

Rita Lang

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Charles Durning

Tour Guide

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John Mahoney

Mason Gross

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Joe Mantegna

Lawrence Oberman

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Joanna Miles

Mrs. Varek

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Mike Nussbaum

Mr. Wallace

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Treat Williams

Dave Murray

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J.J. Johnston

White Haired Man

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Andrea Marcovicci

Singer in Dance Hall

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John Capodice

Kegan

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Peter Michael Goetz

Soapbox Speaker One

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Natalija Nogulich

Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)

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Ricky Jay

Ratty Inventor

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Lucinda Jenney

Gross's Secretary

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Rebecca Pidgeon

Connie

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Felicity Huffman

Dance Hall Girl

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Hawthorne James

Factory Worker

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Calvin Remsberg

Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)

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Martin Sheen

Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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