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The Water Engine

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The Water Engine — Plot

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.

  • Release date
  • August 24, 1992
  • Runtime
  • 88 min
  • Genres
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • Director
  • Steven Schachter

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The Water Engine — Cast

William H. Macy photo William H. Macy Charles Lang Patti LuPone photo Patti LuPone Rita Lang Charles Durning photo Charles Durning Tour Guide John Mahoney photo John Mahoney Mason Gross Joe Mantegna photo Joe Mantegna Lawrence Oberman Joanna Miles photo Joanna Miles Mrs. Varek Mike Nussbaum photo Mike Nussbaum Mr. Wallace Treat Williams photo Treat Williams Dave Murray

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