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The Water Engine (1992)

Directed by Steven Schachter

Overview

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.

Rated PG | Length 110 minutes

Actors

Charles Durning | Joe Mantegna | William H. Macy | John Mahoney | Treat Williams | Patti LuPone | Mike Nussbaum | J.J. Johnston | Joanna Miles