espionage,big oil,international intrigue

The Formula (1980)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John G. Avildsen
  • Profile picture of George C. Scott
    Barney Caine George C. Scott
  • Profile picture of Marlon Brando
    Adam Steiffel Marlon Brando
  • Profile picture of Marthe Keller
    Lisa Marthe Keller
  • Profile picture of John Gielgud
    Dr. Abraham Esau John Gielgud
  • Profile picture of G. D. Spradlin
    Arthur Clements G. D. Spradlin
  • Profile picture of Beatrice Straight
    Kay Neeley Beatrice Straight
  • Profile picture of Richard Lynch
    General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco Richard Lynch
  • Profile picture of Robin Clarke
    Major Tom Neeley Robin Clarke

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Keywords

  • espionage
  • big oil
  • international intrigue