The Formula
(1980) Big Oil. Big Money. Big Mystery. Everyone’s out to make a killing. | Released
Ratings
5.5
5.6
30%
Financials
Revenue: $8,894,289
Budget: $0
Profit: + $8,894,289
Movie Details
Tag Line: Big Oil. Big Money. Big Mystery. Everyone’s out to make a killing.
Status: Released
Average Rating: 6
Release Date: Dec 19, 1980
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Run Time: 1h 57m
Original Language: English
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Production Countries: Germany , United States of America
Production Companies: CIP Filmproduktion GmbH , Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Synopsis
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.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | Original Music Composer |
Bill Conti
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| Costume & Make-Up | Costume Design |
Bill Thomas
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| Makeup & Hair |
Evelyn Döhring
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| Makeup Artist |
Del Acevedo
Hasso von Hugo
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| Hairstylist |
Jo McCarthy
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
James Crabe
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| Directing | Director |
John G. Avildsen
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| Production | Casting |
Caro Jones
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| Producer |
Steve Shagan
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| Associate Producer |
Ken Swor
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| Writing | Screenplay |
Steve Shagan
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| Novel |
Steve Shagan
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| Art | Production Design |
Herman A. Blumenthal
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| Set Decoration |
Lee Poll
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| Crew | Stunts |
Charlie Picerni
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| Editing | Editor |
John Carter
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| Department | Role | Name |