The Formula

The Formula (1980)

1980 • 1h 57m • Thriller, Mystery • R
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17+Dec 19, 1980Germany, USA1h 57m
Director: John G. Avildsen
Budget: 13 200 000 $Domestic: 8 894 289 $
Language English
NMTW 44% Poor
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 nominations total

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Budget: 13 200 000 $
Domestic Box Office (USA): 8 894 289 $
Worldwide Box Office: 8 894 289 $
Profit: −4 305 711 $
Country: Germany, USA
Age rating: 17+
MPAA rating: R
NMTW Rating:
44% Poor
Length: 1 h 57 min

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Haunted by a personal loss, Los Angeles police officer Barney Caine discovers a dangerous conspiracy linking Nazi-era science to today's energy industry. Investigating his friend’s death, he learns that German scientists created synthetic fuel during World War II – a discovery that could destabilize the global oil market and ignite a power struggle. Caine’s pursuit of the truth puts him in conflict with Adam Steiffel, a powerful oil tycoon driven by profit and with his own plans for the formula. Navigating a world of deception and corporate intrigue, Caine must stop the technology from being exploited, threatening to reshape the world's energy future. The story explores themes of power, greed, and betrayal at the crossroads of history and modern life.

Alternative title: The Formula
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Language: English
Awards: 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 nominations total
Director: John G. Avildsen
Type: Movie

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