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★ 5.6/10 1980 1h 57m ThrillerMysteryCrime

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 …

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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.

Movie details

Release date
1980-12-19
Runtime
1h 57m
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Rating
5.6/10 (49 votes)
Language
EN
Country
Germany, United States of America
Director
John G. Avildsen
Writer
Steve Shagan

Cast

George C. Scott
George C. Scott
Barney Caine
Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando
Adam Steiffel
Marthe Keller
Marthe Keller
Lisa
John Gielgud
John Gielgud
Dr. Abraham Esau
G.D. Spradlin
G.D. Spradlin
Arthur Clements
Beatrice Straight
Beatrice Straight
Kay Neeley
Richard Lynch
Richard Lynch
General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
John van Dreelen
John van Dreelen
Hans Lehman
Robin Clarke
Robin Clarke
Major Tom Neeley
Ike Eisenmann
Ike Eisenmann
Tony

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