The Formula

The Formula

5.5 | 1980-12-19 | Thriller Mystery Crime

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

Steve Shagan Novel
John G. Avildsen Director
Steve Shagan Screenplay
Ken Swor Associate Producer
Caro Jones Casting
John Carter Editor
Steve Shagan Producer
James Crabe Director of Photography
Evelyn Döhring Makeup & Hair
Bill Conti Original Music Composer

Cast

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
Beatrice Straight
Beatrice Straight
Kay Neeley
Richard Lynch
Richard Lynch
General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
John van Dreelen
John van Dreelen
Hans Lehman
Robin Clarke
Robin Clarke
Major Tom Neeley

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