Movie Description
The Formula
(1980)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : John G. Avildsen
- Producer : Steve Shagan
- Editor : John Carter
- Cast : George C. Scott,Marlon Brando,Marthe Keller,John Gielgud,G. D. Spradlin,Beatrice Straight,Richard Lynch,John van Dreelen,Robin Clarke,Ike Eisenmann,Marshall Thompson,Dieter Schidor,Werner Kreindl,Jan Niklas,Wolfgang Preiss,Calvin Jung,Alan North,David Byrd,Ferdy Mayne,Gerard Murphy,Francisco Prado,Louis Basile,Ric Mancini,Weston Gavin,Craig T. Nelson,Herb Voland,Diane Tyler,Nathan Roberts
Cast
Barney Caine
Adam Steiffel
Lisa
Dr. Abraham Esau
Arthur Clements
Kay Neeley
General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
Hans Lehman
Major Tom Neeley
Tony
Geologist #1
Assassin
Schellenberg
Gestapo Captain
Franz Tauber
Sgt. Yosuta
Nolan
Obermann
Siebold
Chauffeur
Mendosa
Vince Rizzo
Printman
U.S. Army Captain
Geologist #2
Geologist #3
Telex Operator
Reporter
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Facts
Original TitleThe Formula
Status Released
Release Information
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1980-12-19
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 57m
Budget₹ 13200000
Revenue₹ 8894289
Production CompaniesCIP Filmproduktion GmbH,Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Thriller
- Mystery
- Crime