Onionhead(1958)
The Ship's Cook who has the Coast Guard in a Stew!
Onionhead Synopsis
An irresponsible student enlists in the Coast Guard expecting to sit out World War II.
Onionhead (1958) is a drama and comedy film directed by Norman Taurog, released on October 25, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Andy Griffith, Felicia Farr, Walter Matthau and Erin O'Brien. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Writers:
- Nelson Gidding, Weldon Hill
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Onionhead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andy Griffith
as Alvin 'Al' Woods aka Onionhead
Felicia Farr
as Stella Papparonis
Walter Matthau
as 'Red' Wildoe
- Erin O'Brien
Erin O'Brien
as Josephine 'Jo' Hill
Joe Mantell
as Harry 'Doc' O'Neal
Ray Danton
as Ensign Dennis Higgins
James Gregory
as Lt. Cmdr. Fox aka The Skipper
Joey Bishop
as Sidney Gutsell
Roscoe Karns
as 'Windy' Woods
Claude Akins
as Poznicki
Ainslie Pryor
as Chief Miller
Karl Lukas
as Agnelli
Key crew
Directed by Norman Taurog, written by Nelson Gidding and Weldon Hill.
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Onionhead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Onionhead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Onionhead online?
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Onionhead (1958) is available to stream on TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Onionhead?
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The main cast of Onionhead (1958) includes Andy Griffith, Felicia Farr, Walter Matthau, Erin O'Brien and Joe Mantell. The film was directed by Norman Taurog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Onionhead released?
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Onionhead was released on October 25, 1958 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Onionhead worth watching?
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Onionhead (1958) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.