Movie·1979·2h 2m
The Onion Field
What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after.
Directed By
Harold Becker
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Joseph Wambaugh
Producer
Walter Coblenz
Cinematography
Charles Rosher Jr.
Music
Eumir Deodato
Editor
John W. Wheeler
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
120 votes
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Cast
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
// crew
Crew
Harold Becker
Director
Joseph Wambaugh
Screenplay
Walter Coblenz
Producer
Eumir Deodato
Original Music Composer
John W. Wheeler
Editor
Charles Rosher Jr.
Director of Photography
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