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The Formula

1980·1h 57m·R
CrimeThriller
IMDb Rating
★ 5.6/10
3,055 votes

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.

The Formula is a 1980 crime thriller movie directed by John G. Avildsen, starring Marlon Brando, John Gielgud, George C. Scott. It holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10 from 3,055 votes and runs 1h 57m.

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Director
John G. Avildsen
Stars
Marlon Brando
John Gielgud
George C. Scott
Marthe Keller
Creators
Steve Shagan
Details
1980-12-19
117 min
Movie
R
★ West Germany, United States
★ English, German, Spanish
Keywords
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