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The Formula

The Formula (1980)

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12/19/1980 (US)
01h 57m

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

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.

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George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Barney Caine

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Adam Steiffel

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Dr. Abraham Esau

G. D. Spradlin

G. D. Spradlin

Arthur Clements

Richard Lynch

Richard Lynch

General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco

Robin Clarke

Robin Clarke

Major Tom Neeley

Media

The Formula - Trailer
The Formula 1980 TV trailer

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