The Water Engine
1992 | 110m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Steven Schachter |
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| Writer: | David Mamet |
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| 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: | Aug 24, 1992 |
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| Director: | Steven Schachter |
| Writer: | David Mamet |
| Genres: | Drama |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 03, 2024 Entered: Apr 29, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| David Mamet | Theatre Play, Writer |
| Steven Schachter | Director |
| Rick Avery | Stunts |
| Martin Hunter | Editor |
| Alaric Jans | Original Music Composer |
| Bryan England | Director of Photography |
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