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.
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Cast & Crew
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
Richard Lynch
General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
John van Dreelen
Hans Lehman
Robin Clarke
Major Tom Neeley
Ike Eisenmann
Tony
Marshall Thompson
Geologist #1
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.