The Formula (1980)
"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.
Director
John G. Avildsen
Writers
Steve Shagan
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Original Title
The Formula
Status
Released
Budget
$13,200,000
Revenue
$8,894,289
Production
CIP Filmproduktion GmbH, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer