The Formula (1980)
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.
Director:
John G. Avildsen
Writer:
Steve Shagan
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George C. Scott as Barney Caine |
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Marlon Brando as Adam Steiffel |
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Marthe Keller as Lisa |
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John Gielgud as Dr. Abraham Esau |
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G.D. Spradlin as Arthur Clements |
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Beatrice Straight as Kay Neeley |
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Richard Lynch as General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco |
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John van Dreelen as Hans Lehman |
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Robin Clarke as Major Tom Neeley |
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Ike Eisenmann as Tony |
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Marshall Thompson as Geologist #1 |
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Dieter Schidor as Assassin |
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Werner Kreindl as Schellenberg |
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Jan Niklas as Gestapo Captain |
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Wolfgang Preiss as Franz Tauber |
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Calvin Jung as Sgt. Yosuta |
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Alan North as Nolan |
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David Byrd as Obermann |
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Ferdy Mayne as Siebold |
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Gerard Murphy as Chauffeur |
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Francisco Prado as Mendosa |
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Louis Basile as Vince Rizzo |
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Ric Mancini as Printman |
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Weston Gavin as U.S. Army Captain |
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Craig T. Nelson as Geologist #2 |
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Herb Voland as Geologist #3 |
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Diane Tyler as Telex Operator |
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Nathan Roberts as Reporter |
| Writing | Steve Shagan | Novel |
| Directing | John G. Avildsen | Director |
| Writing | Steve Shagan | Screenplay |
| Production | Ken Swor | Associate Producer |
| Production | Caro Jones | Casting |
| Editing | John Carter | Editor |
| Production | Steve Shagan | Producer |
| Camera | James Crabe | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Evelyn Döhring | Makeup & Hair |
| Sound | Bill Conti | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Hasso von Hugo | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Lee Poll | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jo McCarthy | Hairstylist |
| Art | Herman A. Blumenthal | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bill Thomas | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Del Acevedo | Makeup Artist |
| Crew | Charlie Picerni | Stunts |
