The Formula

Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1979. Revised Final Draft script for the 1980 film. Copy belonging to dolly grip Donald L. Hartley, with his name at the top right corner of the front wrapper.

Based on the 1979 novel by screenwriter Steve Shagan. George C. Scott stars as an LAPD detective who uncovers a formula for synthetic gasoline devised by the Nazis in WWII, thereby eliminating the necessity for oil—and oil companies. When a major oil company, headed by a greedy and ruthless oil magnate, played by Marlon Brando, hears of the formula, they will stop at nothing to destroy it and anyone involved.

Shot on location in Germany, California, and Switzerland. Nominated for an Academy Award.

Goldenrod titled wrappers, noted as REVISED FINAL DRAFT on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped copy No. 148, dated November 27, 1979, with credits for screenwriter Steve Shagan. 139 leaves, with last page of text numbered 139. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus with light soiling overall, bound with two gold brads.

[Book #169085]