The Onion Field
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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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
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Richard Herd
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Emmanuel McFadden
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I watch The Onion Field?
- The Onion Field (1979) is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel and Netflix in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
- Is The Onion Field available to rent or buy?
- It's available to buy from Amazon DVD / Blu-ray.
- When was The Onion Field released?
- The Onion Field was released in 1979. It has a runtime of 122 minutes.
- What kind of film is The Onion Field?
- The Onion Field is a crime, drama film. 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 b…
- Who stars in The Onion Field?
- The Onion Field stars John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales and Ted Danson.