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The Formula

CrimeThrillerR

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

Duration

1h 57m

Release

19 Dec 1980

Country

GermanyUnited States

Language

English

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.

Plot

The synthetic fuel production formula, invented by the Nazis at the end of World War II, is sought after by some who aim to sell it, and by others who wish to destroy it.

Cast

George C. ScottMarlon BrandoMarthe Keller

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 5.6/10Rotten Tomatoes: 20%

Details

Director

John G. Avildsen

Writers

Steve Shagan

Revenue

$8,894,289

Budget

$13,200,000

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 nominations total

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