The Water Engine
24/08/1992
1h 28m



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.
Cast


William H. Macy
Charles Lang


Patti LuPone
Rita Lang


Charles Durning
Tour Guide


John Mahoney
Mason Gross


Joe Mantegna
Lawrence Oberman


Joanna Miles
Mrs. Varek


Mike Nussbaum
Mr. Wallace


Treat Williams
Dave Murray


J.J. Johnston
White Haired Man


David Mamet
Brown Haired Man


Andrea Marcovicci
Singer in Dance Hall


John Capodice
Kegan


Peter Michael Goetz
Soapbox Speaker One


Natalija Nogulich
Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)


Ricky Jay
Ratty Inventor


Lucinda Jenney
Gross's Secretary


Rebecca Pidgeon
Connie
Tim Farrell
Bernie
Horton Foote Jr.
Grey


Felicity Huffman
Dance Hall Girl


Hawthorne James
Factory Worker
Sharon Watroba
The Customer


Calvin Remsberg
Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)


Martin Sheen
Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)
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