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The Formula

The Formula

1980 · Movie · 117 min · ★ 5.5

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Plot, cast, and details

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.

Rated RDirector: John G. AvildsenThrillerMysteryCrime
  • George C. ScottBarney Caine
  • Marlon BrandoAdam Steiffel
  • Marthe KellerLisa
  • John GielgudDr. Abraham Esau
  • G.D. SpradlinArthur Clements
  • Beatrice StraightKay Neeley
  • Richard LynchGeneral Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
  • John van DreelenHans Lehman

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