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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1992-08-24
Runtime: 88 mins
Director: Steven Schachter
Writer: David Mamet
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Original title: The Water Engine
Production Companies: Turner Pictures, Amblin Television
Production Countries: United States of America

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