

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.
The Onion Field (1979) is a crime and drama film directed by Harold Becker. It stars John Savage, James Woods, and Franklyn Seales. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 123 votes.

John Savage
Karl Hettinger

James Woods
Gregory Powell

Franklyn Seales
Jimmy Smith

Ted Danson
Ian Campbell

Ronny Cox
Pierce Brooks

David Huffman
District Attorney Phil Halpin

Christopher Lloyd
Jailhouse Lawyer

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The Onion Field stars John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, and Ted Danson, and was directed by Harold Becker.
The Onion Field has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.
The Onion Field was released in 1979.
The Onion Field is a crime and drama film.
The Onion Field holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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