The Formula

The Formula

1980
1h 57min

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.

Storyline

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.

    Released
    19 December 1980
    Runtime
    1h 57min
    Director
    Budget
    $13,200,000
    Revenue
    $8,894,289
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    CIP Filmproduktion GmbH, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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