The Formula (1980)

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The Formula on IMDb 5.6/10 2,107 votes

Released:
1980-12-19

Overview:
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.

Director:
John G. Avildsen

Runtime:
1h 57min

Genre:
Thriller, Mystery, Crime

  • Cast:
  • George C. Scott
    as
    Barney Caine
  • Marlon Brando
    as
    Adam Steiffel
  • Marthe Keller
    as
    Lisa
  • John Gielgud
    as
    Dr. Abraham Esau
  • G. D. Spradlin
    as
    Arthur Clements