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.
Movie Information
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Writers
- Steve Shagan
- Release Year
- 1980
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Genre
- Thriller, Mystery, Crime
- Language
- EN
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (51 votes)
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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.
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