The Formula (1980)

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Directed by

John G. Avildsen

Starring (View all)

George C. Scott
Barney Caine

Marlon Brando
Adam Steiffel

Marthe Keller
Lisa

John Gielgud
Dr. Esau

G.D. Spradlin
Clements

Beatrice Straight
Kay Neeley

Richard Lynch
Kladen / Tedesco

John Van Dreelen
Hans Lehman

Written by

Steve Shagan
novel

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Release date: 19 December 1980

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Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" 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. The film follows the attempts by different groups who wish to either secure or destroy a synthetic fuel formula invented by the Nazis at the end of World War II which would end reliance on the supply of oil. A detective uncovers a fo"

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"Released on December 19, 1980 A co-production with MGM "

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"Released on December 19, 1980 Produced in association with CIP Filmproduktion "

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" DVD- 1hr. 57min. First Viewing Another movie that's pretty stupid, but made with a veneer of respectability due to it's talent in front of and behind the camera, The Formula is an insanely convoluted and, often, incomprehensible mess of a movie, only occasionally enlivened by Brando's over-the-top, terrible performance. "

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