Watch The Onion Field (1979) Official Trailer
What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after.
6 / 10 IMDb September 9, 1979 2h 2m
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.
Director
Runtime
2h 2m
Release Date
September 9, 1979
Genre
Crime, Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
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
Richard Venture
as Glenn Bates
Lee Weaver
as Billy
Pat Corley
as Jimmy's Lawyer #2
K Callan
as Mrs. Powell
Sandy McPeak
as Mr. Powell
Lillian Randolph
as Nana
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Ned Wilson
as LAPD Captain
Jack Rader
as IAD Captain
Production Companies
Black Marble Productions
AVCO Embassy PicturesThe Onion Field Official Trailer 1979
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