Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 5.6/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 20% | 26% |
| TMDB | 5.5/1052 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 46 | 100% |
Key crew
- Steve ShaganScreenplay
- John G. AvildsenDirector
- Bill ContiOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- George C. ScottBarney Caine
- Marlon BrandoAdam Steiffel
- Marthe KellerLisa
- John GielgudDr. Abraham Esau
- G.D. SpradlinArthur Clements
- Beatrice StraightKay Neeley
- Richard LynchGeneral Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
- John van DreelenHans Lehman
- Robin ClarkeMajor Tom Neeley
- Ike EisenmannTony
- Marshall ThompsonGeologist #1
- Dieter SchidorAssassin
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