The Onion Field

Name: The Onion Field
Released: 1979

1979R2h 2m

Crime
Drama

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

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.

Director: Harold Becker
Writer: Joseph Wambaugh
Music: Eumir Deodato
Cinematography: Charles Rosher Jr.
Rated: R · Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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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 (as Diane Hull)
Priscilla PointerChrissie Campbell
Beege BarketteGreg's Woman

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