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The Onion Field

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

★ 6.0 / 10 (124 votes)September 9, 1979122 minEN
CrimeDrama

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 facts

Release dateSeptember 9, 1979
StatusReleased
Runtime122 min
Rating★ 6.0 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
Revenue—
ProductionBlack Marble Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures
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Crew

Director

Harold Becker

Writers

Joseph Wambaugh

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Cast

John SavageJohn SavageKarl Hettinger
James WoodsJames WoodsGregory Powell
Franklyn SealesFranklyn SealesJimmy Smith
Ted DansonTed DansonIan Campbell
Ronny CoxRonny CoxPierce Brooks
David HuffmanDavid HuffmanDistrict Attorney Phil Halpin
Christopher LloydChristopher LloydJailhouse Lawyer
Dianne HullDianne HullHelen Hettinger (as Diane Hull)
Priscilla PointerPriscilla PointerChrissie Campbell
Beege BarketteBeege BarketteGreg's Woman
Richard HerdRichard HerdBeat Cop
Le TariLe TariEmmanuel McFadden
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