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The Water Engine

  • TV Movie
  • 1992
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
293
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The Water Engine (1992)
Drama

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 sudde... Read allIn 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 compet... Read allIn 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... Read all

  • Director
    • Steven Schachter
  • Writer
    • David Mamet
  • Stars
    • Charles Durning
    • Patti LuPone
    • William H. Macy
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    293
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steven Schachter
    • Writer
      • David Mamet
    • Stars
      • Charles Durning
      • Patti LuPone
      • William H. Macy
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Tour Guide
    Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone
    • Rita Lang
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Charles Lang
    John Mahoney
    John Mahoney
    • Mason Gross
    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • Lawrence Oberman
    Joanna Miles
    Joanna Miles
    • Mrs. Varek
    Mike Nussbaum
    Mike Nussbaum
    • Mr. Wallace
    Treat Williams
    Treat Williams
    • Dave Murray
    J.J. Johnston
    J.J. Johnston
    • White Haired Man
    David Mamet
    David Mamet
    • Brown Haired Man
    Andrea Marcovicci
    Andrea Marcovicci
    • Singer in Dance Hall
    John Capodice
    John Capodice
    • Kegan
    Peter Michael Goetz
    Peter Michael Goetz
    • Soapbox Speaker One
    Natalija Nogulich
    Natalija Nogulich
    • Soapbox Speaker Two
    • (as Natalia Nogulich)
    Ricky Jay
    Ricky Jay
    • Ratty Inventor
    Lucinda Jenney
    Lucinda Jenney
    • Gross's Secretary
    Rebecca Pidgeon
    Rebecca Pidgeon
    • Connie
    Tim Farrell
    • Bernie
    • Director
      • Steven Schachter
    • Writer
      • David Mamet
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    • Trivia
      One of at least eight theatrical feature film collaborations of David Mamet and actor J.J. Johnston. The films are: 'Lakeboat' (2000), 'Homicide' (1991), 'Spartan' (2004), 'Redbelt' (2008), 'Things Change' (1988), 'State and Main' (2000), 'The Spanish Prisoner' (1997), and 'The Water Engine' (1992) (TV).

    User reviews4

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    The Water Engine
    This was a great movie,

    TNT played this back to back in the sumer of 93 for two straight days "or more", I think they were trying to tell us something... It was really an eye opener for me. Anyway, believe it or not, you decide.

    It just comes to tell you, how far *they* will go... It is a movie that keeps you on your toes, you really do not know what to expect.

    It was a Great Performance from William H. Macy. This is a must see, if you can get your hands on a copy. I have not found one yet.

    This is one of those movie, that you must watch a couple of times or more.
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    • Feb 8, 2008

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 24, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vattenmotorn
    • Production companies
      • Amblin Television
      • Brandman Productions
      • Majestic Films International
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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