The Water Engine · 1992
The Water Engine (1992) is a Drama / TV Movie film directed by Steven Schachter, starring William H. Macy, Patti LuPone, Charles Durning.
The Water Engine (1992) is a Drama / TV Movie film directed by Steven Schachter, starring William H. Macy, Patti LuPone, Charles Durning.
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.
William H. Macy, Patti LuPone, Charles Durning, John Mahoney, Joe Mantegna, Joanna Miles, Mike Nussbaum, Treat Williams
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Find a movie by describing itIn 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.
The Water Engine was released in 1992.
The cast includes William H. Macy, Patti LuPone, Charles Durning, John Mahoney.