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The Formula is a 1980 mystery film directed by John G. Avildsen. It was produced and written by Steve Shagan, who adapted his own 1979 novel The Formula. It stars Marlon Brando, George C. Scott, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud, G. D. Spradlin, and Beatrice Straight .
- $13.2 million
- December 19, 1980
- Steve Shagan
- Bill Conti
Dec 19, 1980 · The Formula: Directed by John G. Avildsen. With George C. Scott, Marlon Brando, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud. The synthetic fuel production formula, invented by the Nazis at the end of World War II, is sought after by some who aim to sell it, and by others who wish to destroy it.
- (2.8K)
- Crime, Thriller
- John G. Avildsen
- 1980-12-19
Jun 4, 2008 · Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A detective is in jeopardy after discovering a synthetic formula for gasoline. Cast & Crew. Read More. John G. Avildsen. Director. George C Scott. Marlon Brando. Marthe Keller. Gerry Murphy. Paul Glawion. Photos & Videos. View All. Film Details. Also Known As.
- John G. Avildsen
- George C Scott
The movie's based on Steve Shagan's best-selling novel of a few years ago, which began with the premise that the Nazis discovered a cheap formula for synthetic fuel 35 years ago, and that the giant oil corporations have been suppressing it ever since.
Released in 1980, "The Formula" is a star-studded crime/thriller about a Los Angeles detective (George C. Scott) who investigates the murder of his friend, a retired cop, which leads to Germany and a Nazi formula for synthetic fuel that big oil naturally wants to suppress at all costs.
The Formula is a 1980 mystery film directed by John G. Avildsen. It was produced and written by Steve Shagan, who adapted his own 1979 novel The Formula. It stars Marlon Brando, George C. Scott, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud, G. D. Spradlin, and Beatrice Straight.
Summaries. The synthetic fuel production formula, invented by the Nazis at the end of World War II, is sought after by some who aim to sell it, and by others who wish to destroy it. 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 ...
