The Onion Field
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Director
- Harold Becker
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
John SavageKarl Hettinger
James WoodsGregory Powell
Franklyn SealesJimmy Smith
Ted DansonIan Campbell
Ronny CoxPierce Brooks
David HuffmanDistrict Attorney Phil Halpin
Christopher LloydJailhouse Lawyer
Dianne HullHelen Hettinger
Priscilla PointerChrissie Campbell
Beege BarketteGreg's Woman🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Onion Field?
- The Onion Field was directed by Harold Becker.
- When was The Onion Field released?
- The Onion Field was released on September 9, 1979.
- How long is The Onion Field?
- The Onion Field has a runtime of 2h 2m.
- Where can I track The Onion Field?
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