The Formula (1980)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1980-12-19
Runtime: 117 minutes
Director: John G. Avildsen
Budget: $13,200,000 USD
Revenue: $8,894,289 USD
Top 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
- Beatrice Straight as Kay Neeley
- Richard Lynch as General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
- John van Dreelen as Hans Lehman
- Robin Clarke as Major Tom Neeley
- Ike Eisenmann as Tony
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