Movie

The Water Engine

1992★ 5.8 · 51h 28mDramaTV 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.

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Cast

William H. Macy
as Charles Lang

Martin Sheen
as Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)

Treat Williams
as Dave Murray

Joe Mantegna
as Lawrence Oberman

Felicity Huffman
as Dance Hall Girl

John Mahoney
as Mason Gross

Patti LuPone
as Rita Lang

Charles Durning
as Tour Guide

Hawthorne James
as Factory Worker

Natalija Nogulich
as Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)

Rebecca Pidgeon
as Connie

Ricky Jay
as Ratty Inventor