

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
Screenplay, NovelJohn G. Avildsen
DirectorCast

George C. Scott
Barney Caine
Marlon Brando
Adam Steiffel
Marthe Keller
Lisa
John Gielgud
Dr. Abraham Esau
G. D. Spradlin
Arthur Clements
Beatrice Straight
Kay Neeley