The Formula (1980)
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Directors
John G. Avildsen
Cast
George C. Scott, Marlon Brando, Marthe Keller, Robin Clarke, John Gielgud, Beatrice Straight, John Van Dreelen
The story
In the final days of World War II, Soviet forces close in on Berlin, and Panzer Korps General Helmut Kladen is sent with secret documents that could be used to negotiate with the Allies and save Germany from the Soviets. However, he is intercepted by the U.S. Army and handed over to Army Intelligence.
Genres
Thriller, crime film, mystery film, political thriller film, science fiction film
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