The Formula
1980, Film, 117 min, Crime, Thriller, English, United States, MoviePedia score 60
Big Oil. Big Money. Big Mystery. Everyone’s out to make a killing.
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.
Where to watch in India
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Directed by John G. Avildsen
Cast
- George C. Scott as Barney Caine
- Marlon Brando as Adam Steiffel
- Marthe Keller as Lisa
- John Gielgud as Dr. Esau
- G.D. Spradlin as Clements
- Beatrice Straight as Kay Neeley
- Richard Lynch as Tedesco
- John van Dreelen as Hans Lehman
- Robin Clarke as Major Neeley
- Ike Eisenmann as Tony Caine
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