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The Formula

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.

Director

John G. Avildsen

Year

Genre

crime, thriller

Box Office

$8,894,289

Production

CIP Filmproduktion GmbH,Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 nominations total

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Barney Caine

George C. Scott

Adam Steiffel

Lisa

Dr. Esau

Clements

Kay Neeley

Beatrice Straight

Kladen

Hans Lehman

John Van Dreelen

Major Neeley

Tony

Geologist #1

Marshall Thompson

Assassin

Schellenberg

Gestapo Captain

Franz Tauber

Wolfgang Preiss

Sgt. Yosuta

Nolan

Obermann

Siebold

Chauffeur

Mendosa

Francisco Prado

Vince Rizzo

Printman

U.S. Army Captain

Geologist #2

Craig T. Nelson

Geologist #3

Telex Operator

Security Guard

Secretary

Butler

Pool Man

Reporter

Stephanie Edwards

Reporter

Reporter

Dr. Esau (Young)

Reinhard vom Bauer

Karl Saur

János Gönczöl

Hans Luschen

Reimeck

Reinhard Kolldehoff

Concierge (German)

Concierge (Swiss)

Postal Clerk

Emil Steinberger

Dancer

Dancer

Sandie Lawrence

Dancer

Dancer

Dancer

Pan-Am Lady

Chauffeur

Arab Assassin

Assassin

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Barney Caine Arthur Clements Sgt. Yosuta Adam Steiffel Siebold

This is big, major. - The Formula

This is big, major.

Don't struggle with German, major.
I am fluent in four languages. - The Formula

Don't struggle with German, major. I am fluent in four ...

I've always admired these lighters.
I saw this at North Africa. - The Formula

I've always admired these lighters. I saw this at North...

Lieutenant Caine - The Formula

Lieutenant Caine

Have Sullivan check this
against Tom's handwriting. - The Formula

Have Sullivan check this against Tom's handwriting.

- I'll have something for you late tonight.
- Okay. Thanks, Gabby. - The Formula

- I'll have something for you late tonight. - Okay. Tha...

- Rizzo?
- Hold it. - The Formula

- Rizzo? - Hold it.

Barney. - The Formula

Is that all? - The Formula

The people will accept the 12 cents now because we can blame it on the Arabs - The Formula

The people will accept the 12 cents now because we can blame...

- Yes?
- It's Nolan. - The Formula

- Yes? - It's Nolan.

- Let me get...
- I'll take this one. - The Formula

- Let me get... - I'll take this one.

What about dinner - The Formula

What about dinner

Herr Caine, that lift is out of order. - The Formula

Herr Caine, that lift is out of order.

One does not bring police into matters which concern the past - The Formula

One does not bring police into matters which concern the...

Keep your voice down - The Formula

Keep your voice down

The catalyst lasted for over one million tons of coal - The Formula

The catalyst lasted for over one million tons of coal

Yeah. - The Formula

I must advise you - The Formula

I must advise you

First, you have to find a way
to accompany this American, Caine. - The Formula

First, you have to find a way to accompany this American, Ca...

I can't. - The Formula

I feel so old. - The Formula

Lisa... - The Formula

I'm a little tired of being lied to and shot at - The Formula

I'm a little tired of being lied to and shot at

- More coffee?
- What? - The Formula

- More coffee? - What?

And all this time... - The Formula

And all this time...

Reimeck told us that you had been captured by the Russians - The Formula

Reimeck told us that you had been captured by the Russians

I'm going to inscribe for you
the Genesis formula. - The Formula

I'm going to inscribe for you the Genesis formula.

Quite extraordinary,
our Swiss horses that race on the ice. - The Formula

Quite extraordinary, our Swiss horses that race on the ice.

He says Express Airmail will leave Zurich
tonight for New York... - The Formula

He says Express Airmail will leave Zurich tonight for New Yo...

I need 16 francs for the postage
and for the two copies. - The Formula

I need 16 francs for the postage and for the two copies.

This is your key. - The Formula

This is your key.

Oh, Mr. Caine, your call
to Inspector Lehman from Berlin is ready. - The Formula

Oh, Mr. Caine, your call to Inspector Lehman from Berlin is ...

Lisa... - The Formula

Barney, don't cross that line. - The Formula

Barney, don't cross that line.

I'm Frank Tedesco. - The Formula

I'm Frank Tedesco.

Let me tell you something - The Formula

Let me tell you something

Are a very complex paradox - The Formula

Are a very complex paradox

- John Nolars office.
- This is Barney Caine. - The Formula

- John Nolars office. - This is Barney Caine.

- Can we conclude our business?
- It's on the way. - The Formula

- Can we conclude our business? - It's on the way.

- I just wish I could get you to understand.
- What is there to understand? - The Formula

- I just wish I could get you to understand. - What is there...

You trade lives and human dignity for profit - The Formula

You trade lives and human dignity for profit

What do you know about this nation When did you ever give a second thought - The Formula

What do you know about this nation When did you ever give a...

You're not in the oil business - The Formula

You're not in the oil business

"The chocolates are delicious. - The Formula

"The chocolates are delicious.

Okey-doke.
Okey-doke. - The Formula

Okey-doke. Okey-doke.

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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.

User Rating: 0.0 (0 ratings)

Director: John G. Avildsen

Writer: Steve Shagan

Production: CIP Filmproduktion GmbH,Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genre: crime, thriller

Year: 1980

MetaScore: N/A/100

ImdbRating: 5.6

BoxOffice: $8,894,289

Released: 19 Dec 1980

Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 nominations total

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