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The Water Engine( 1992)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      William H. Macy

      Charles Lang

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      Patti LuPone

      Rita Lang

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      Charles Durning

      Tour Guide

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      John Mahoney

      Mason Gross

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      Joe Mantegna

      Lawrence Oberman

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      Joanna Miles

      Mrs. Varek

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      Mike Nussbaum

      Mr. Wallace

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      Treat Williams

      Dave Murray

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      J.J. Johnston

      White Haired Man

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      David Mamet

      Brown Haired Man

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      Andrea Marcovicci

      Singer in Dance Hall

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      John Capodice

      Kegan

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      Peter Michael Goetz

      Soapbox Speaker One

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      Natalija Nogulich

      Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)

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      Ricky Jay

      Ratty Inventor

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      Lucinda Jenney

      Gross's Secretary

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      Rebecca Pidgeon

      Connie

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      Tim Farrell

      Bernie

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      Horton Foote Jr.

      Grey

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      Felicity Huffman

      Dance Hall Girl

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      Hawthorne James

      Factory Worker

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      Sharon Watroba

      The Customer

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      Calvin Remsberg

      Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)

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      Martin Sheen

      Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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