The Water Engine (1992)
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.
Director: Steven Schachter
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William H. Macy as Charles Lang |
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Patti LuPone as Rita Lang |
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Charles Durning as Tour Guide |
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John Mahoney as Mason Gross |
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Joe Mantegna as Lawrence Oberman |
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Joanna Miles as Mrs. Varek |
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Mike Nussbaum as Mr. Wallace |
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Treat Williams as Dave Murray |
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J.J. Johnston as White Haired Man |
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David Mamet as Brown Haired Man |
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Andrea Marcovicci as Singer in Dance Hall |
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John Capodice as Kegan |
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Peter Michael Goetz as Soapbox Speaker One |
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Natalija Nogulich as Soapbox Speaker Two (as Natalia Nogulich) |
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Ricky Jay as Ratty Inventor |
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Lucinda Jenney as Gross's Secretary |
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Rebecca Pidgeon as Connie |
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Tim Farrell as Bernie |
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Horton Foote Jr. as Grey |
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Felicity Huffman as Dance Hall Girl |
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Hawthorne James as Factory Worker |
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Sharon Watroba as The Customer |
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Calvin Remsberg as Member of Singing Quartet (uncredited) |
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Martin Sheen as Chain Letter Voice (voice) (uncredited) |
| Crew | Rick Avery | Stunts |
| Writing | David Mamet | Theatre Play |
| Editing | Martin Hunter | Editor |
| Writing | David Mamet | Writer |
| Directing | Steven Schachter | Director |
| Camera | Bryan England | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Alaric Jans | Original Music Composer |
