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The Formula

on BBC One London

starring
George C. Scott Marlon Brando Marthe Keller
When his old friend and colleague Tom Neeley is found murdered in Beverly Hills,
Lieutenant Barney Caine is called in to investigate. After Neeley's wife is also killed, Barney finds that he is playing for very high stakes. A trail of bodies leads him from Tom Neeley 's boss, oil magnate Adam Steiffel , to the mysterious 'Genesis' project and a secret formula developed by the Nazis during World War n ...
Marlon Brando gives a colourful performance as the international oil magnate, and George C. Scott is impressive as the Los Angeles detective embroiled in murderous manoeuverings.
Written and produced by STEVE SHAGAN
Directed by JOHN G. AVILDSEN
(First showing on British television)
● FILMS: page 31

Contributors

Unknown:
George C. Scott
Unknown:
Marlon Brando
Unknown:
Marthe Keller
Unknown:
Tom Neeley
Unknown:
Lieutenant Barney Caine
Unknown:
Tom Neeley
Unknown:
Adam Steiffel
Unknown:
Marlon Brando
Unknown:
George C. Scott
Produced By:
Steve Shagan
Directed By:
John G. Avildsen
Lt Barney Caine GEORGE:
C Scott
Adam Steiffel:
Marlon Brando
Lisa:
Marthe Keller
Dr Abraham Esau:
John Gielgud
Clements g:
G.D. Spradlin
Kay Neeley:
Beatrice Straight
General Kladen/Frank Tedesco:
Richard Lynch

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