United States / Aug 24, 1992 / PG
1h 28min
Overall average
5.0/10
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Genres
DramaTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Water Engine |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Turner Pictures, Amblin Television |
| Release date | 24 agosto 1992 |
| Writer | David Mamet |
| Editing | Martin Hunter |
| Cinematography | Bryan England |
| Assistant directors | Steven Schachter |
| Camera operators | Bryan England |
| Additional photography | Bryan England |
| Stunts | Rick Avery |
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| Music | Alaric Jans |
| Sound | Alaric Jans |
Release dates
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