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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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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,...
The Formula (1980) was directed by John G. Avildsen. The film is a Thriller, Mystery production with a runtime of 1h 57m, rated 5.5/10.
The Formula runs 1h 57m (117 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.5/10 from 47 votes. Genre: Thriller, Mystery.
The Formula is rated 5.5/10 by 47 viewers — below average. A good pick for Thriller and Mystery fans.