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.

Cast

George C. Scott

Barney Caine

Marlon Brando

Adam Steiffel

Marthe Keller

Lisa

John Gielgud

Dr. Abraham Esau

G.D. Spradlin

Arthur Clements

Beatrice Straight

Kay Neeley

Richard Lynch

General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco

John van Dreelen

Hans Lehman

Robin Clarke

Major Tom Neeley

Ike Eisenmann

Tony

Crew

Steve Shagan

Screenplay

John G. Avildsen

Director

Steve Shagan

Novel

Steve Shagan

Producer

Hasso von Hugo

Makeup Artist

Evelyn Döhring

Makeup & Hair

Jo McCarthy

Hairstylist

James Crabe

Director of Photography

Lee Poll

Set Decoration

Bill Conti

Original Music Composer

Clips & Videos

The Formula - Trailer

The Formula 1980 TV trailer