The Formula (1980)

  • R
  • 12/19/1980 (US)
  • Thriller, Mystery, Crime
  • 1h 57m

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

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.

Steve Shagan

Novel, Screenplay

John G. Avildsen

Director

Cast

George C. Scott's headshot

George C. Scott

Barney Caine
Marlon Brando's headshot

Marlon Brando

Adam Steiffel
Marthe Keller's headshot

Marthe Keller

Lisa
John Gielgud's headshot

John Gielgud

Dr. Abraham Esau
G. D. Spradlin's headshot

G. D. Spradlin

Arthur Clements
Beatrice Straight's headshot

Beatrice Straight

Kay Neeley
Richard Lynch's headshot

Richard Lynch

General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
John van Dreelen's headshot

John van Dreelen

Hans Lehman

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