The Water Engine

The Water Engine

Release date : August 24, 1992
Runtime : 1h 28m
Countries of origin : United States of America /
Original Language : English /
Director : Steven Schachter /
Writers : David Mamet / David Mamet /
Production companies : Turner Pictures / Amblin Television /
August 24, 1992 1h 28m United States of America Drama English More
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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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  • title:The Water Engine
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1992
  • Runtime:1h 28m
  • Genres: Drama · TV Movie ·
  • Countries of origin: United States of America ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Steven Schachter /
  • Writers: David Mamet · David Mamet ·
  • Production companies: Turner Pictures · Amblin Television ·
  • 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.
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