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The Onion Field

19792h 2m6.0/ 10 · TMDB · 124 votes
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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Directed by Harold Becker

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

John Savage
John Savage

Karl Hettinger

James Woods
James Woods

Gregory Powell

Franklyn Seales
Franklyn Seales

Jimmy Smith

Ted Danson
Ted Danson

Ian Campbell

Ronny Cox
Ronny Cox

Pierce Brooks

David Huffman
David Huffman

District Attorney Phil Halpin

Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd

Jailhouse Lawyer

Dianne Hull
Dianne Hull

Helen Hettinger (as Diane Hull)

Priscilla Pointer
Priscilla Pointer

Chrissie Campbell

Beege Barkette
Beege Barkette

Greg's Woman

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Film details

Released9 Sept 1979
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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