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The Onion Field (1979)

What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after.

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Released September 9, 1979Runtime 2h 2mDirector Harold Becker

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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Cast of The Onion Field

John Savage

John Savage

Karl Hettinger
James Woods

James Woods

Gregory Powell
Franklyn Seales

Franklyn Seales

Jimmy Smith
Ted Danson

Ted Danson

Ian Campbell
Ronny Cox

Ronny Cox

Pierce Brooks
David Huffman

David Huffman

District Attorney Phil Halpin
Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

Jailhouse Lawyer
Dianne Hull

Dianne Hull

Helen Hettinger (as Diane Hull)
Priscilla Pointer

Priscilla Pointer

Chrissie Campbell
Beege Barkette

Beege Barkette

Greg's Woman
Richard Herd

Richard Herd

Beat Cop
Le Tari

Le Tari

Emmanuel McFadden

About The Onion Field

Where can I watch The Onion Field?

The Onion Field is currently streaming in the United States on BFI Player Amazon Channel.

Who stars in The Onion Field?

The Onion Field stars John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, Ted Danson, Ronny Cox.

Who directed The Onion Field?

The Onion Field was directed by Harold Becker.

How long is The Onion Field?

The Onion Field has a runtime of 2h 2m.

What is The Onion Field about?

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.