The Formula
Description
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.
Stars
George C. Scott, Marlon Brando, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud, G.D. Spradlin
Runtime
117 minutes
Release Date
December 19, 1980
Rating
5.6/10 (46 votes)