The Formula
Big Oil. Big Money. Big Mystery. Everyone’s out to make a killing.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Formula
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
- Release Date: 1980-12-19
- Runtime: 117 minutes
- Rating: 5.512/10 (42 votes)
- Budget: $13,200,000
- Revenue: $8,894,289
- Production Companies: CIP Filmproduktion GmbH, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8181
- Languages: German, Spanish, English, Portuguese
Cast & Crew
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
Richard Lynch
as General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
John van Dreelen
as Hans Lehman
Robin Clarke
as Major Tom Neeley
Ike Eisenmann
as Tony
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Trailers & Clips
The Formula - Trailer
The Formula 1980 TV trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Formula?▼
The Formula is a Thriller, Mystery, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1980-12-19.
Who are the main actors in The Formula?▼
The main cast includes George C. Scott, Marlon Brando, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud, G. D. Spradlin, .
Where can I watch The Formula online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Formula is available.
Is The Formula based on a true story?▼
Big Oil. Big Money. Big Mystery. Everyone’s out to make a killing.
What is the IMDb rating of The Formula?▼
The Formula has an IMDb rating of 5.512/10 based on 42 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Formula?▼
The movie had a production budget of $13,200,000 and earned $8,894,289 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Formula?▼
The soundtrack was composed by CIP Filmproduktion GmbH, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Formula filmed?▼
The Formula was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Formula?▼
The total runtime of The Formula is 117 minutes.
Is The Formula suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Formula?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Formula.
Does The Formula have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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