The Formula

IMDb 5.5 1980 β€’ 117 min β€’ ThrillerMysteryCrime

Director

John G. Avildsen

Country

DE

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

George C. Scott
George C. Scott Barney Caine
Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando Adam Steiffel
Marthe Keller
Marthe Keller Lisa
John Gielgud
John Gielgud Dr. Abraham Esau
G.D. Spradlin
G.D. Spradlin Arthur Clements