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.

Full Cast of The Water Engine

William H. Macy as Charles Lang

William H. Macy

as Charles Lang

An American actor and writer. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo. He is ...

Patti LuPone as Rita Lang

Patti LuPone

as Rita Lang

Patti Ann LuPone (born April 21, 1949) is an American actress and singer, who is best known for her work in stage mus...

Charles Durning as Tour Guide

Charles Durning

as Tour Guide

Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was an American actor. He best-known films include The...

John Mahoney as Mason Gross

John Mahoney

as Mason Gross

Charles John Mahoney (born June 20, 1940) was an English-born American actor, best known for playing Martin 'Marty' C...

Joe Mantegna as Lawrence Oberman

Joe Mantegna

as Lawrence Oberman

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Anthony “Joe” Mantegna, Jr. (born November 13, 1947) is an American ac...

Treat Williams as Dave Murray

Treat Williams

as Dave Murray

Richard Treat Williams (December 1, 1951 – June 12, 2023) was an American actor, author, and aviator. Williams' accol...


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