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  1. 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 .

  2. Dec 19, 1980 · A detective uncovers a formula for synthetic fuel invented by the Nazis and sought after by oil companies. IMDb provides cast and crew, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this movie.

    • (2.9K)
    • Crime, Thriller
    • John G. Avildsen
    • 1980-12-19
  3. Nov 15, 2012 · The Formula (1980) Official Trailer #1 - Marlon Brando Movie HD. Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers. 1.65M subscribers. Subscribed. 149. 25K views 11 years ago. Subscribe to TRAILERS:...

    • 3 min
    • 25.3K
    • Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
  4. A detective (George C. Scott) investigates a Nazi-invented formula for synthetic fuel that oil companies want to suppress. The movie is a mess of plot holes, confusion and contradictions, but Brando and Scott shine in their roles.

  5. A detective is in jeopardy after discovering a synthetic formula for gasoline.

    • John G. Avildsen
    • George C Scott
  6. Page 1 of 6, 11 total items. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. While investigating the death of a friend and fellow cop, Los Angeles police officer Barney Caine (George C. Scott) stumbles across ...

    • (10)
    • Mystery & Thriller
    • R
  7. Academy Award winners Marlon Brando, George C. Scott and Sir John Gielgud star in this thriller about a police detective who inadvertently unravels an ongoing plot by global oil companies to keep a Nazi formula for synthetic fuel secret.