The Formula
Directed by John G. AvildsenA detective uncovers a formula that was devised by the Germans in World War II to make fuel from synthetic products, thereby eliminating the necessity for oil, and oil companies. A major oil company finds out about it and tries to destroy the formula, and anyone who knows about it.
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The Formula was released on December 19, 1980.
The Formula was directed by John G. Avildsen.
The Formula has a runtime of 1h 57m.
The Formula was produced by Steve Shagan.
A detective uncovers a formula that was devised by the Germans in World War II to make fuel from synthetic products, thereby eliminating the necessity for oil, and oil companies. A major oil company finds out about it and tries to destroy the formula, and anyone who knows about it.
The key characters in The Formula are Barney Caine (George C. Scott), Adam Steiffel (Marlon Brando), Lisa (Marthe Keller).
The Formula is rated R.
The Formula is a Thriller, Crime, Mystery film.
The Formula has an audience rating of 2.3 out of 10.
The Formula had a budget of $13.2M.
The Formula has made $8.9M at the box office.