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The Onion Field

Not Rated
CrimeDrama
6.1/10(100 ratings)

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.

09-09-1979
2h 2m
The Onion Field
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Main Cast

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

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Harold Becker
Production:
Black Marble Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures

Key Crew

Screenplay:
Joseph Wambaugh
Producer:
Walter Coblenz
Casting:
Lynn Stalmaster
Production Design:
Brian Eatwell
Director:
Harold Becker

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en