Summaries

The synthetic fuel production formula, invented by the Nazis at the end of World War II, is sought after by some who aim to sell it, and by others who wish to destroy it.

A detective uncovers a formula that was devised by the Germans in World War II to make fuel 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.

Details

Keywords
  • based on novel
  • american cop abroad
  • synthetic fuel
  • big oil
  • reference to salvador allende
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Crime
Release date Dec 18, 1980
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States West Germany
Language English German Spanish
Filming locations Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) CIP Filmproduktion GmbH

Box office

Budget $13200000
Gross US & Canada $8894289
Opening weekend US & Canada $842985
Gross worldwide $8894289

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 57m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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