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The Formula poster

The Formula Cast & Characters

The Formula (1980) stars George C. Scott as Barney Caine, Marlon Brando as Adam Steiffel and Marthe Keller as Lisa. The thriller movie was released December 19, 1980. Below is the full cast and crew.

R 1980 · 1h 57m 55 Audience
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Starring Cast
G
George C. Scott
Barney Caine
M
Marlon Brando
Adam Steiffel
M
Marthe Keller
Lisa
J
John Gielgud
Dr. Abraham Esau
G
G.D. Spradlin
Arthur Clements
B
Beatrice Straight
Kay Neeley
Key crew
Director
John G. Avildsen
Screenplay
Steve Shagan
Based on
Steve Shagan
Producers
Steve Shagan
Music
Bill Conti
Cinematography
James Crabe
Editor
John Carter
Production design
Herman A. Blumenthal
Costume design
Bill Thomas
Casting
Caro Jones

Full cast

29 cast members

Crew by department

17 crew members