The Water Engine (1992)
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.
Drama, TV Movie
Cast
- 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
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