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The Formula

Name: The Formula
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Released: 1980-12-19
Duration: 1 h 57 min
Cast: George C. Scott, Marlon Brando, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud, G.D. Spradlin

1980Directed by John G. Avildsen

Thriller · Mystery · Crime1h 57m

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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.

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George C. ScottBarney Caine

Marlon BrandoAdam Steiffel

Marthe KellerLisa

John GielgudDr. Abraham Esau

G.D. SpradlinArthur Clements

Beatrice StraightKay Neeley

Richard LynchGeneral Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco JJohn van DreelenHans Lehman

Robin ClarkeMajor Tom Neeley

Ike EisenmannTony

Marshall ThompsonGeologist #1

Dieter SchidorAssassin

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About The Formula

How long is The Formula?: The Formula runs 1 hour and 57 minutes (117 minutes).
Who directed The Formula?: The Formula was directed by John G. Avildsen.
Who is in the cast of The Formula?: The Formula stars George C. Scott as Barney Caine, Marlon Brando as Adam Steiffel and Marthe Keller as Lisa.
What language is The Formula in?: The Formula is in English, with some German, Portuguese and Spanish.
Is The Formula family friendly?: No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
Where can I watch The Formula?: In the United States, The Formula is streaming on YouTube TV and Artiflix. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was The Formula released?: The Formula was released on December 19, 1980.