The Formula (1980)

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.

Directing:
  • John G. Avildsen

Writing:
  • Steve Shagan

Stars:
Release Date: 1980-12-19
themoviedb icon 5.5/10
  • Country: DE, US
  • Language: English | Deutsch | Português | Español
  • Runtime: 117
  • Budget: $13,200,000
  • Revenue: $8,894,289

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