The Formula
– A detective uncovers a formula that was devised by the Nazis in WW II to make gasoline from syntheti..
A detective uncovers a formula that was devised by the Nazis in WW II to make gasoline from synthetic products, thereby eliminating the necessity for oil--and oil companies. A major oil company finds out about it and tries to destroy the formula and anyone who knows about it.
19 Dec 1980
English, Spanish, German
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
John G. Avildsen
Steve Shagan (novel), Steve Shagan (screenplay)
George C. Scott, Marlon Brando, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud
A detective uncovers a formula that was devised by the Nazis in WW II to make gasoline from synthetic products, thereby eliminating the necessity for oil--and oil companies. A major oil company finds out about it and tries to destroy the formula and anyone who knows about it.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 6 nominations.
Warner Home Video