Thriller ·Mystery ·Crime · Germany · 1980 · 1h 57m

The Formula

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Director
John G. Avildsen
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
Crew
James Crabe — Director of Photography John Carter — Editor Bill Conti — Original Music Composer Steve Shagan — Screenplay Steve Shagan — Novel Steve Shagan — Producer
Tagline

Big Oil. Big Money. Big Mystery. Everyone’s out to make a killing.

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.

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Mood & Themes
espionagebig oilinternational intrigue
Key Collaborators
John G. Avildsen Director James Crabe Director of Photography John Carter Editor Bill Conti Original Music Composer Steve Shagan Screenplay Steve Shagan Novel Steve Shagan Producer Herman A. Blumenthal Production Design Bill Thomas Costume Design
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