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.
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Cast & Crew
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
Priscilla Pointer
Chrissie Campbell
Beege Barkette
Greg's Woman
Richard Herd
Beat Cop
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.