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The Water Engine

The Water Engine

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 24, 1992

Runtime

1h 28m

Genres

Drama, TV Movie

User Score

43%

Original Title

The Water Engine

Production Companies

Turner Pictures, Amblin Television

Director

Steven Schachter

Description

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.