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The Water Engine

"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."

Cast

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William H. Macy

as Charles Lang

5699

Patti LuPone

as Rita Lang

1466

Charles Durning

as Tour Guide

4251

John Mahoney

as Mason Gross

3266

Joe Mantegna

as Lawrence Oberman

106765

Joanna Miles

as Mrs. Varek

9628

Mike Nussbaum

as Mr. Wallace

4515

Treat Williams

as Dave Murray

89461

J.J. Johnston

as White Haired Man

1255

David Mamet

as Brown Haired Man

18859

Andrea Marcovicci

as Singer in Dance Hall

31007

John Capodice

as Kegan

20906

Peter Michael Goetz

as Soapbox Speaker One

65017

Natalija Nogulich

as Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich)

10743

Ricky Jay

as Ratty Inventor

5148

Lucinda Jenney

as Gross's Secretary

27267

Rebecca Pidgeon

as Connie

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Tim Farrell

as Bernie

1702854

Horton Foote Jr.

as Grey

7427

Felicity Huffman

as Dance Hall Girl

12056

Hawthorne James

as Factory Worker

1745139

Sharon Watroba

as The Customer

1236017

Calvin Remsberg

as Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited)

8349

Martin Sheen

as Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited)

Crew

81687

Rick Avery

Stunts

1255

David Mamet

Theatre Play

80548

Steven Schachter

Director

1255

David Mamet

Writer

3961

Martin Hunter

Editor

1813027

Alaric Jans

Original Music Composer

22544

Bryan England

Director of Photography