The Onion Field

The Onion Field

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

6.0 /10 114 votes
September 9, 1979 2h 2m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Harold Becker
Writers Joseph Wambaugh, Joseph Wambaugh
Studio Black Marble Productions
Rating 6.0/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Onion Field was released on September 9, 1979.

The runtime of The Onion Field is 2h 2m.

The Onion Field is a Crime, Drama movie.

The Onion Field has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Onion Field is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Onion Field was directed by Harold Becker.

The main cast of The Onion Field includes John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales.

The Onion Field is originally in English.