The Onion Field(1979)
What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after.
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.
The Onion Field (1979) is a crime and drama film directed by Harold Becker, released on September 9, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales and Ted Danson. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 123 ratings.
- Director:
- Harold Becker
- Writers:
- Joseph Wambaugh, Joseph Wambaugh
- Producers:
- Walter Coblenz
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher Jr.
- Composer:
- Eumir Deodato
- Production:
- Black Marble Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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The Onion Field Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Savage
as Karl Hettinger
James Woods
as Gregory Powell
Franklyn Seales
as Jimmy Smith
Ted Danson
as Ian Campbell
Ronny Cox
as Pierce Brooks
David Huffman
as District Attorney Phil Halpin
Christopher Lloyd
as Jailhouse Lawyer
Dianne Hull
as Helen Hettinger (as Diane Hull)
Priscilla Pointer
as Chrissie Campbell
Beege Barkette
as Greg's Woman
Richard Herd
as Beat Cop
Le Tari
as Emmanuel McFadden
Key crew
Directed by Harold Becker, written by Joseph Wambaugh and Joseph Wambaugh, produced by Walter Coblenz.
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The Onion Field Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 123 ratings.
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The Onion Field – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Onion Field online?
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The Onion Field (1979) is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Onion Field?
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The main cast of The Onion Field (1979) includes John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, Ted Danson and Ronny Cox. The film was directed by Harold Becker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Onion Field released?
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The Onion Field was released on September 9, 1979 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is The Onion Field worth watching?
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The Onion Field (1979) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 123 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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