The Onion Field

Directed by Harold Becker
R
1979    2h 2mCrime, Drama
6.887%64%6.0
LA cop Ian Campbell is killed in the onion fields outside of Bakersfield. But legal loopholes could keep his kidnappers Greg Powell and Jimmy Smith from receiving justice, and his partner Karl Hettinger is haunted by survivor's guilt.

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  • John SavageKarl Hettinger
  • James WoodsGregory Powell
  • Franklyn SealesJimmy Smith
  • Ted DansonIan Campbell
  • Ronny CoxPierce Brooks
  • David HuffmanDistrict Attorney Phil Halpin
  • Christopher LloydJailhouse Lawyer
  • Dianne HullHelen Hettinger
  • Priscilla PointerChrissie Campbell
  • Beege BarketteGreg's Woman
  • Richard HerdBeat Cop
  • Le TariEmmanuel McFadden
  • Richard VentureGlenn Bates
  • Lee WeaverBilly
  • Pat CorleyJimmy's Lawyer #2
  • K CallanMrs. Powell
  • Sandy McPeakMr. Powell
  • Lillian RandolphNana
  • Ned WilsonLAPD Captain
  • Jack RaderIAD Captain

The Onion Field Ratings & Reviews

The Onion Field Trivia

The Onion Field was released on September 9, 1979.

The Onion Field was directed by Harold Becker.

The Onion Field has a runtime of 2h 2m.

The Onion Field was produced by Walter Coblenz.

The key characters in The Onion Field are Karl Hettinger (John Savage), Gregory Powell (James Woods), Jimmy Smith (Franklyn Seales).

The Onion Field is rated R.

The Onion Field is a Crime, Drama film.

The Onion Field has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10.

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