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.
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The Water Engine released in 1992. Moviely hosts cinematic wallpapers captured from the movie's official backdrop imagery.
The Water Engine is categorized as Drama, TV Movie.
Steven Schachter directed The Water Engine.
The Water Engine stars William H. Macy, Patti LuPone, Charles Durning, John Mahoney, Joe Mantegna, and more.
The Water Engine has a runtime of 1h 28min.
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