Odd, talky, convoluted, but worthwhile
Released in 1980, "T...
The Formula
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.
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The Formula
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 19, 1980
Runtime
1h 57m
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Crime
User Score
55%
Original Title
The Formula
Production Companies
CIP Filmproduktion GmbH, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Director
John G. Avildsen
Budget
$13,200,000
Revenue
$8,894,289
Description
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.
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Crew
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