
The Water Engine
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.
The Water Engine
August 24, 1992
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Cast (24)

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

Peter Michael Goetz
Soapbox Speaker One

Natalija Nogulich
Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)

Ricky Jay
Ratty Inventor

Lucinda Jenney
Gross's Secretary

Rebecca Pidgeon
Connie

Tim Farrell
Bernie

Horton Foote Jr.
Grey

Felicity Huffman
Dance Hall Girl

Hawthorne James
Factory Worker

Sharon Watroba
The Customer

Calvin Remsberg
Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)

Martin Sheen
Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Crew (7)
Directing

Steven Schachter
Director
Writing

David Mamet
Theatre Play

David Mamet
Writer
Production
No data availableSound

Alaric Jans
Original Music Composer
Art
No data availableCamera

Bryan England
Director of Photography
Costume & Make-Up
No data availableCrew

Rick Avery
Stunts
Editing

Martin Hunter
Editor