The Formula (1980 film) was directed by John G. Avildsen.
 Avildsen at IMDbJohn G
 Avildsen followed this early success with the low-budget 1971 cult classic comedy film Cry Uncle! (released in the UK as Superdick and on video as American Oddballs), a 1971 American film in the Troma Entertainment library that stars Allen Garfield

