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The Formula
The Formula

The Formula

(1980)
R
5.5/10
42 votes
1h 57m
December 19, 1980
"Big Oil. Big Money. Big Mystery. Everyone’s out to make a killing."

Overview

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.

Budget

$13,200,000

Revenue

$8,894,289