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