The Formula
"Big Oil. Big Money. Big Mystery. Everyone’s out to make a killing."
Originally released in 1980. The Formula is a thriller/mystery film. directed by John G. Avildsen.
Starring George C. Scott, Marlon Brando, and Marthe Keller
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (45 votes)
Budget
$13.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.9M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
George C. Scott
as Barney Caine
Marlon Brando
as Adam Steiffel
Marthe Keller
as Lisa
John Gielgud
as Dr. Abraham Esau
G. D. Spradlin
as Arthur Clements
Beatrice Straight
as Kay Neeley
Richard Lynch
as General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
John van Dreelen
as Hans Lehman
Robin Clarke
as Major Tom Neeley
Ike Eisenmann
as Tony
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,200,000
- Revenue
- $8,894,289
Production Companies
- CIP Filmproduktion GmbH
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Formula about?
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...
Who directed The Formula?
The Formula was directed by John G. Avildsen.
How long is The Formula?
The Formula has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was The Formula released?
The Formula was released on December 19, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Formula?
The main cast of The Formula includes George C. Scott, Marlon Brando, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud, G. D. Spradlin.