The Onion Field (1979)
What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after.
Overview
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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The Onion Field Cast
John Savage
as Karl Hettinger
James Woods
as Gregory Powell
Franklyn Seales
as Jimmy Smith
Ted Danson
as Ian Campbell
Ronny Cox
as Pierce Brooks
David Huffman
as District Attorney Phil Halpin
Christopher Lloyd
as Jailhouse Lawyer
Dianne Hull
as Helen Hettinger (as Diane Hull)
Priscilla Pointer
as Chrissie Campbell
Beege Barkette
as Greg's Woman
Richard Herd
as Beat Cop
Le Tari
as Emmanuel McFadden
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Where can I watch The Onion Field?
The Onion Field is streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel in the US.
When was The Onion Field released?
The Onion Field came out on September 9, 1979.
Is The Onion Field worth watching?
The Onion Field holds a 6.0/10 average from 124 TMDB user ratings. Reactions are mixed, so check the trailer first.
How long is The Onion Field?
The Onion Field runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
