The Water Engine
1992In 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.
Acted in
William H. Macy
as Charles Lang
Patti LuPone
as Rita Lang
Charles Durning
as Tour Guide
John Mahoney
as Mason Gross
Joe Mantegna
as Lawrence Oberman
Joanna Miles
as Mrs. Varek
Mike Nussbaum
as Mr. Wallace
Treat Williams
as Dave Murray
J.J. Johnston
as White Haired Man
David Mamet
as Brown Haired Man
Andrea Marcovicci
as Singer in Dance Hall
John Capodice
as Kegan
Peter Michael Goetz
as Soapbox Speaker One
Natalija Nogulich
as Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)
Ricky Jay
as Ratty Inventor
Lucinda Jenney
as Gross's Secretary
Rebecca Pidgeon
as Connie
Tim Farrell
as Bernie
Horton Foote Jr.
as Grey
Felicity Huffman
as Dance Hall Girl
Hawthorne James
as Factory Worker
Sharon Watroba
as The Customer
Calvin Remsberg
as Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)
Martin Sheen
as Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)