The Formula

The Formula

Movie 1980-12-19 1h 57m Thriller Mystery Crime
★ 5.5 / 10 · 51 votes

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.

Status
Released
Studios
CIP Filmproduktion GmbH , Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country
Germany
Languages
German, English, Portuguese, Spanish
Director
John G. Avildsen
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 John van Dreelen Hans Lehman Robin Clarke Robin Clarke Major Tom Neeley Ike Eisenmann Ike Eisenmann Tony Marshall Thompson Marshall Thompson Geologist #1 Dieter Schidor Dieter Schidor Assassin
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Awards

Nominated for 1 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award Award

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award 1 nominated

  • 1981 Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award Nominated Marlon Brando

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director 1 nominated

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