The Water Engine (1992)

1h 28m · 24 Aug 1992

Drama TV Movie

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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.

Movie ID	12465
Genre	Drama, TV Movie
Director	Steven Schachter
Main cast	William H. Macy, Patti LuPone, Charles Durning, John Mahoney, Joe Mantegna, Joanna Miles, Mike Nussbaum, Treat Williams
Release date	24 August 1992
Release year	1992
Language	English
Duration	88 min (1h 28m)
Rating	5.8 / 10 (TMDB)
Production house	Turner Pictures