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The Formula (1980)

R ★ 5.6/10 117 min Thriller, Mystery, Crime Germany, United States English
Novel: Steve Shagan
Screenplay by: Steve Shagan
Streaming: Not available
Big Oil. Big Money. Big Mystery. Everyone’s out to make a killing.

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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Top Cast

George C. Scott
George C. Scott Barney Caine
Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando Adam Steiffel
Marthe Keller
Marthe Keller Lisa
John Gielgud
John Gielgud Dr. Abraham Esau
G.D. Spradlin
G.D. Spradlin Arthur Clements
Beatrice Straight
Beatrice Straight Kay Neeley
Richard Lynch
Richard Lynch General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
John van Dreelen Hans Lehman

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