The Formula
1980 · directed by John G. Avildsen
- Rating
- 41/100
- Hit
- no
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.
The Formula (1980), directed by John G. Avildsen, rates 41/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- George C. Scott
- Marlon Brando
- Marthe Keller
- John Gielgud
- G.D. Spradlin
- Beatrice Straight
- Richard Lynch
- John van Dreelen
- Robin Clarke
- Ike Eisenmann
Crew
- James Crabe — Director of Photography
- John Carter — Editor
- Bill Conti — Original Music Composer
- Steve Shagan — Screenplay
More from John G. Avildsen
- Rocky (1976) — 88/100 · hit
- Save the Tiger (1973) — 76/100
- Joe (1970) — 73/100
- The Karate Kid (1984) — 72/100
- Lean On Me (1989) — 70/100
- The Power of One (1992) — 59/100
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