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The Formula

55 %|Dec 19, 1980|Thriller, Mystery, Crime

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.

Featured Crew

John G. Avildsen
Director
Steve Shagan
Screenplay
Steve Shagan
Novel
Steve Shagan
Producer
Ken Swor
Associate Producer
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
James Crabe
Director of Photography
John Carter
Editor

Cast

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George C. Scott
Barney Caine
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Marlon Brando
Adam Steiffel
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John Gielgud
Dr. Abraham Esau
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G. D. Spradlin
Arthur Clements
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Richard Lynch
General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
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John van Dreelen
Hans Lehman
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Robin Clarke
Major Tom Neeley
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Marshall Thompson
Geologist #1
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Werner Kreindl
Schellenberg
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Jan Niklas
Gestapo Captain
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Wolfgang Preiss
Franz Tauber
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Calvin Jung
Sgt. Yosuta
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David Byrd
Obermann
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Gerard Murphy
Chauffeur
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Louis Basile
Vince Rizzo
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Ric Mancini
Printman
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Weston Gavin
U.S. Army Captain
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Craig T. Nelson
Geologist #2
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Herb Voland
Geologist #3
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Diane Tyler
Telex Operator