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The Formula(Movie, 1980)

1h 57min | Genres: Thriller, Mystery
The FormulaRating: 2.8/5 (with 1818 votes)
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. The film follows the attempts by different groups who wish to either secure or destroy a synthetic fuel formula invented by the Nazis at the end of World War II which would end reliance on the supply of oil. ()
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Awards & Nominations for The Formula

Academy Award for Best Cinematography Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay

About The Formula

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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Additional Information

Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES)
Translated into 14 languages: Bulgarian (BG), Czech (CS), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Italian (IT), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Swedish (SV), Ukrainian (UK)
Status: Released
Release date US: 12/19/1980
Producer: Steve Shagan
Screenwriter: Steve Shagan
Film Editor: John Carter
Director of Photography: James Crabe
Composer: Bill Conti
Keywords: big oil
Revenue: 8,894,289 USD

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