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The Formula is a 1980 mystery film directed by John G. Avildsen. It was produced and written by Steve Shagan, who adapted his own 1979 novel The Formula. It stars Marlon Brando, George C. Scott, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud, G. D. Spradlin, and Beatrice Straight .
Dec 19, 1980 · A detective uncovers a formula for synthetic fuel invented by the Nazis and becomes a target of big oil companies. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this movie.
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- Crime, Thriller
- John G. Avildsen
- 1980-12-19
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During World War II, the Nazis developed a formula for synthetic fuel. The formula disappeared after the war, and several people who were connected with its development died under questionable circumstances over the following thirty-five years.
- John G. Avildsen
- George C Scott
Overview. 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.
A movie about a Nazi-discovered formula for synthetic fuel and a detective's quest to expose the oil companies. Roger Ebert criticizes the plot's confusion, the message's fantasy, and the film's lack of substance, but praises the performances of George C. Scott and Marlon Brando.