“What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after.”
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The Onion Field (1979) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Onion Field at a Glance
The Onion Field is a 1979 crime and drama film helmed by Harold Becker, starring John Savage, James Woods and Franklyn Seales. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and came out on September 9, 1979. The Onion Field holds an average TMDB user score of 6.0/10 from 123 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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.
Where “The Onion Field” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
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
Frequently Asked Questions About The Onion Field
When was The Onion Field released?
The Onion Field was released on September 9, 1979.
What is the runtime of The Onion Field?
The Onion Field has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Who stars in The Onion Field?
The Onion Field stars John Savage as Karl Hettinger, James Woods as Gregory Powell, Franklyn Seales as Jimmy Smith and Ted Danson as Ian Campbell. The cast also includes Ronny Cox, David Huffman, Christopher Lloyd and Dianne Hull.
Who directed The Onion Field?
The Onion Field was directed by Harold Becker. The screenplay is credited to Joseph Wambaugh.
What genre is The Onion Field?
The Onion Field is listed on TMDB as a mix of crime and drama.
What is The Onion Field rated?
The Onion Field is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.0/10 from 123 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Onion Field for free?
You can watch the official trailer for The Onion Field, "Imprint Blu-ray Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Onion Field?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Onion Field include Blindfire (2020), Righteous Kill (2008), True Believer (1989), Monster (2021) and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019).
Can I stream the full movie of The Onion Field on 123Movies?
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