The Formula

The Formula

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

5.5 /10 45 votes
December 19, 1980 1h 57m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director John G. Avildsen
Writers Steve Shagan, Steve Shagan
Studio CIP Filmproduktion GmbH
Rating 5.5/10
Language EN
Budget $13,200,000

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Cast & Crew

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Barney Caine

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Adam Steiffel

Marthe Keller

Marthe Keller

Lisa

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Dr. Abraham Esau

G.D. Spradlin

G.D. Spradlin

Arthur Clements

Beatrice Straight

Beatrice Straight

Kay Neeley

Richard Lynch

Richard Lynch

General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco

John van Dreelen

Hans Lehman

Robin Clarke

Robin Clarke

Major Tom Neeley

Ike Eisenmann

Ike Eisenmann

Tony

Marshall Thompson

Marshall Thompson

Geologist #1

Dieter Schidor

Dieter Schidor

Assassin

Frequently Asked Questions

The Formula was released on December 19, 1980.

The runtime of The Formula is 1h 57m.

The Formula is a Thriller, Mystery, Crime movie.

The Formula has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Formula is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Formula was directed by John G. Avildsen.

The main cast of The Formula includes George C. Scott, Marlon Brando, Marthe Keller.

The Formula is originally in English.