The Onion Field (1979)
What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after.
Plot Summary
An LA police officer is murdered in the onion fields outside of Bakersfield. However, legal loopholes could keep his kidnappers from receiving justice, and his partner is haunted by overwhelming survivor's guilt.
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Full Cast & Characters
John Savage
Karl Hettinger
James Woods
Gregory Powell
Franklyn Seales
Jimmy Smith
Ted Danson
Ian Campbell
Ronny Cox
Pierce Brooks
David Huffman
District Attorney Phil Halpin
Christopher Lloyd
Jailhouse Lawyer
Dianne Hull
Helen Hettinger (as Diane Hull)
Priscilla Pointer
Chrissie Campbell
Beege Barkette
Greg's Woman
Richard Herd
Beat Cop
Le Tari
Emmanuel McFadden
Director & Crew
Harold Becker
Director
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It has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 124 votes.
Who directed The Onion Field?
The Onion Field was directed by Harold Becker and released in 1979.
How long is The Onion Field?
The Onion Field has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1979-09-09
- Status
- Released