Stand by · pulling the latest frames
Stand by · pulling the latest frames


While investigating the death of a friend and fellow cop, Los Angeles police officer Barney Caine stumbles across evidence that Nazis created a synthetic alternative to gasoline during World War II. This revelation has the potential to end the established global oil industry, making the formula a very valuable and dangerous piece of information. Eventually, Caine must contend with oil tycoon Adam Steiffel, who clearly has his own agenda regarding the formula.
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“Big Oil. Big Money. Big Mystery. Everyone’s out to make a killing.”

The Formula - Trailer

The Formula 1980 TV trailer
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