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The Formula

Genre: Crime, Thriller
Countries: USA, West Germany,
Release Date: December 19, 1980
Year: 1980
Runtime:117 mins
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A detective uncovers a formula that was devised by the Nazis in WW II to make gasoline from synthetic products, thereby eliminating the necessity for oil--and oil companies. A major oil company finds out about it and tries to destroy the formula and anyone who knows about it.

How to Watch The Formula Legally and Safely

If you want to stream The Formula through reputable and legal services, there are a few good options depending on where you are. Subscription platforms like HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+ sometimes carry The Formula films or related DC titles—though availability depends on your country.

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