CinemaOSMovie · 1980 · 1h 57m · R

The Formula

Big Oil. Big Money. Big Mystery. Everyone’s out to make a killing.

55%(51)IMDbThrillerMysteryCrime

While investigating the death of a friend and fellow cop, Los Angeles police officer Barney Caine stumbles across evidence that Nazis created a synthetic alternative to gasoline during World War II. This revelation has the potential to end the established global oil industry, making the formula a very valuable and dangerous piece of information. Eventually, Caine must contend with oil tycoon Adam Steiffel, who clearly has his own agenda regarding the formula.

Directed byJohn G. Avildsen

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
EN
Released
December 19, 1980
Budget
$13,200,000
Revenue
$8,894,289
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerCIP Filmproduktion GmbH

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2 videos
The Formula - Trailer

The Formula - Trailer

The Formula 1980 TV trailer

The Formula 1980 TV trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Barney Caine

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Adam Steiffel

Marthe Keller

Marthe Keller

Lisa

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Dr. Abraham Esau

G.D. Spradlin

G.D. Spradlin

Arthur Clements

Beatrice Straight

Beatrice Straight

Kay Neeley

Richard Lynch

Richard Lynch

General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco

John van Dreelen

John van Dreelen

Hans Lehman

Robin Clarke

Robin Clarke

Major Tom Neeley

Ike Eisenmann

Ike Eisenmann

Tony

Creative team
Directed by
John G. Avildsen
John G. Avildsen
Written by
Steve Shagan
Produced by
Steve Shagan

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