The Water Engine (1992)
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.
- Date of release
- 1992-08-24
- TMDB
- 5.8 / 10 (6)
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Director
- Steven Schachter
Casting
- 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
Interesting facts
The Water Engine is an American historical drama television film directed by Steven Schachter and written by David Mamet, based on his 1977 play of the same name. The film stars Patti LuPone, William H. Macy, John Mahoney, Joe Mantegna, and Treat Williams. It was released on TNT on August 24, 1992.
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