The Formula
The Formula

The Formula (1980)

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

5.6 (46 votes)
1h 57m
December 19, 1980
English

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