The Formula (1980)

12/19/1980 (DE) • 1h 57m

Thriller, Mystery, Crime

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.

Top Billed Cast

George C. Scott

Barney Caine

Marlon Brando

Adam Steiffel

John Gielgud

Dr. Abraham Esau

G. D. Spradlin

Arthur Clements

Richard Lynch

General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco

John van Dreelen

Hans Lehman

Robin Clarke

Major Tom Neeley


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$13,200,000.00

Revenue

$8,894,289.00

Keywords

espionage

big oil

international intrigue

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