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    The Water Engine

    88'

    1992-08-24

    5.8

    Drama,TV 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.

    WritingDavid MametDirectingSteven Schachter

    Cast

    3

    Charles Lang

    William H. Macy

    2

    Rita Lang

    Patti LuPone

    2

    Tour Guide

    Charles Durning

    3

    Mason Gross

    John Mahoney

    2

    Lawrence Oberman

    Joe Mantegna

    2

    Mrs. Varek

    Joanna Miles

    1

    Mr. Wallace

    Mike Nussbaum

    3

    Dave Murray

    Treat Williams

    1

    White Haired Man

    J.J. Johnston

    2

    Brown Haired Man

    David Mamet

    1

    Singer in Dance Hall

    Andrea Marcovicci

    1

    Kegan

    John Capodice

    1

    Soapbox Speaker One

    Peter Michael Goetz

    1

    Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)

    Natalija Nogulich

    1

    Ratty Inventor

    Ricky Jay

    2

    Gross's Secretary

    Lucinda Jenney

    2

    Connie

    Rebecca Pidgeon

    1

    Bernie

    Tim Farrell

    1

    Grey

    Horton Foote Jr.

    3

    Dance Hall Girl

    Felicity Huffman

    2

    Factory Worker

    Hawthorne James

    1

    The Customer

    Sharon Watroba

    1

    Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)

    Calvin Remsberg

    4

    Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)

    Martin Sheen

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Turner Pictures
      2. Amblin Television
    • Vote Count: 6
    • Popularity: 1.4774
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Water Engine

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