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6.0123 votes1979R2h 2mCrimeDramaIMDb

Synopsis

“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.

Cast

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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
Dianne Hull
Helen Hettinger (as Diane Hull)
Priscilla Pointer
Chrissie Campbell
Beege Barkette
Greg's Woman
Richard Herd
Beat Cop
Le Tari
Emmanuel McFadden
Richard Venture
Glenn Bates
Lee Weaver
Billy
Pat Corley
Jimmy's Lawyer #2
K Callan
Mrs. Powell
Sandy McPeak
Mr. Powell
Lillian Randolph
Nana
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Ned Wilson
LAPD Captain
Jack Rader
IAD Captain

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Is The Onion Field available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

What year was The Onion Field released?

The Onion Field was released in 1979.

How long is The Onion Field?

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

What genre is The Onion Field?

The Onion Field is classified as Crime, Drama.

What is the age rating for The Onion Field?

The Onion Field is rated R.