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The Water Engine

5.819921h 28mPGMovieDramaTV Movie

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.…

DirectorSteven Schachter
WriterDavid Mamet

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Cast · Directed by Steven Schachter

WMWilliam H. Macy
William H. Macy
Charles Lang
PLPatti LuPone
Patti LuPone
Rita Lang
CDCharles Durning
Charles Durning
Tour Guide
JMJohn Mahoney
John Mahoney
Mason Gross
JMJoe Mantegna
Joe Mantegna
Lawrence Oberman
JMJoanna Miles
Joanna Miles
Mrs. Varek
MNMike Nussbaum
Mike Nussbaum
Mr. Wallace
TWTreat Williams
Treat Williams
Dave Murray
JJJ.J. Johnston
J.J. Johnston
White Haired Man
DMDavid Mamet
David Mamet
Brown Haired Man
AMAndrea Marcovicci
Andrea Marcovicci
Singer in Dance Hall
JCJohn Capodice
John Capodice
Kegan

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The Water Engine hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 12, 1992. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.