The Formula 1980

Name: The Formula
Released: 1980-12-19
Cast: George C. Scott, Marlon Brando, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud, G. D. Spradlin

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.

Directed by:	John G. Avildsen
Written by:	Steve Shagan
Release date:	1980-12-19
Runtime:	117 minutes
Critics score:	30 / 100
Tagline:	Big Oil. Big Money. Big Mystery. Everyone’s out to make a killing.