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The Formula (1980)

Movie"Big Oil. Big Money. Big Mystery. Everyone’s out to make a killing."
Audience Score
55
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R 1 hr 57 minDec 19th, 1980Crime, Thriller, Mystery
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.
StarringGeorge C. ScottMarlon BrandoMarthe Keller
DirectorJohn G. Avildsen

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 19th, 1980
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 1st, 2007 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$13,200,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$8,894,289 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:CIP Filmproduktion GmbH, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Movie Tags:
espionageinternational intriguebig oil