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The Formula [Thinpak]

Starring: George C. Scott, Marthe Keller & Marlon Brando Director: John G. Avildsen Rated:

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Item Number: XD 79377D

DVD Features:

Rated: R
Closed captioning available
Run Time: 1 hours, 57 minutes
Video: Color
Originally Released: 1980
Label: Warner Home Video
Encoding: Region 1; USA & Canada
Note: Commentary by director John G. Avildsen and screenwriter Steve Shagan

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Languages: English & Français
Subtitles: English, Français & Español

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
Audio:

English, French
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish

Performers, Cast and Crew:

Starring		George C. Scott, Marthe Keller & Marlon Brando
Performer		John Gielgud, G.D. Spradlin, Beatrice Straight, John Van Dreelen, Robin Clarke & Richard Lynch
Directed by		John G. Avildsen
Edited by		John Carter
Screenplay by		Steve Shagan
Composition by		Bill Conti
Story by		Steve Shagan
Produced by		Steve Shagan
Director of Photography		James Crabe

Product Description:

Director John G. Avildsen's mystery thriller, adapted by Steve Shagan from his best-selling novel, stars George C. Scott as police officer Barney Caine, who uncovers a mysterious secret while investigating the murder of a friend. During World War II, a German general had in his possession a valuable formula for synthetic fuel. He was kidnapped by U.S. major Robin Clarke, who stole the secret. Decades later, Clarke is murdered, and the documents that contain the formula disappear once again. Caine sets out to solve the murder and find the missing papers. During his investigation, Caine discovers that his buddy engaged in numerous underhanded activities and that the people he questions develop a strange habit of dying violently. In his struggles to unearth the truth, Caine comes face-to-face with powerful oil magnate Adam Steiffel (Marlon Brando), who will stop at nothing to keep the top-secret formula hidden. A daring suspense film, THE FORMULA highlights the charismatic acting of Scott and Brando.

Plot Synopsis:

In THE FORMULA, Officer Barney Caine investigates the murder of a friend that leads him to a 40-year-old secret kept hidden from the public by an international oil cartel--a cheap method to make synthetic gasoline.

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Production Notes:

THE FORMULA was Marlon Brando's last screen appearance before a prolonged absence from films that continued until A DRY WHITE SEASON in 1989.

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Product Info:

OLDIES.com Sales Rank: 3,994
UPC: 012569793774
Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx)
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