Quick Facts
DirectorJohn G. Avildsen
Runtime1h 57m · R
GenresCrime · Mystery · Thriller
Release1980-12-19
Film
The Formula
1980· R· 1h 57m· Crime· Mystery· Thriller
“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.
1980-12-19
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Key Crew
DirectorJohn G. Avildsen
ScreenplaySteve Shagan
ProducerSteve Shagan
Director of PhotographyJames Crabe
Original Music ComposerBill Conti
EditorJohn Carter
Full cast & crew (28 cast · 17 crew)
Details
Released1980-12-19
Runtime1h 57m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosCIP Filmproduktion GmbH · Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget$13M
Box office$9M
LanguagesGerman · English · Portuguese · Spanish
CountriesGermany · United States of America
Rating5.6/10 · 50 votes
Original languageen
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