The Water Engine

Name: The Water Engine
Cast: William H. Macy, Patti LuPone, Charles Durning, John Mahoney, Joe Mantegna

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Steven SchachterWriter: David Mamet

William H. Macy

as Charles Lang

Patti LuPone

as Rita Lang

Charles Durning

as Tour Guide

John Mahoney

as Mason Gross

Joe Mantegna

as Lawrence Oberman

Joanna Miles

as Mrs. Varek

Mike Nussbaum

as Mr. Wallace

Treat Williams

as Dave Murray

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