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The Onion Field

The Onion Field

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Onion Field
  • Genres: Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1979-09-09
  • Runtime: 122 minutes
  • Rating: 6.1/10 (102 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Black Marble Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 5.2569
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

John Savage

John Savage

as Karl Hettinger

James Woods

James Woods

as Gregory Powell

Franklyn Seales

Franklyn Seales

as Jimmy Smith

Ted Danson

Ted Danson

as Ian Campbell

Ronny Cox

Ronny Cox

as Pierce Brooks

David Huffman

David Huffman

as District Attorney Phil Halpin

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

as Jailhouse Lawyer

Dianne Hull

Dianne Hull

as Helen Hettinger

Priscilla Pointer

Priscilla Pointer

as Chrissie Campbell

Beege Barkette

Beege Barkette

as Greg's Woman

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Trailers & Clips

The Onion Field (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER

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Keywords

cop-killerbased on true storypolice officer killedcapital punishmentin the closet

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Onion Field?

The Onion Field is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1979-09-09.

Who are the main actors in The Onion Field?

The main cast includes John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, Ted Danson, Ronny Cox, .

Where can I watch The Onion Field online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Onion Field is available.

Is The Onion Field based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Onion Field?

The Onion Field has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 102 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Onion Field?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Onion Field?

The soundtrack was composed by Black Marble Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Onion Field filmed?

The Onion Field was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Onion Field?

The total runtime of The Onion Field is 122 minutes.

Is The Onion Field suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Onion Field?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Onion Field.

Does The Onion Field have a post-credit scene?

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