The Onion Field (1979)
What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after.
Director: Harold Becker
|Writers: Joseph Wambaugh
|Stars: John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales
Rating:
★ 6.0/10 (123 votes) · IMDb ↗
Duration:
2h 2m
Language:
EN
Release Date:
Sep 9, 1979
Country:
United States of America
Director:
Harold Becker
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | The Onion Field |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 9, 1979 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on true story, in the closet, police officer killed, cop-killer, capital punishment |
FAQ
What is The Onion Field about?
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.
When was The Onion Field released?
The Onion Field was released on Sep 9, 1979 (status: Released).
Who directed The Onion Field?
Harold Becker directed The Onion Field.
What is the TMDB rating of The Onion Field?
The Onion Field has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 from 123 votes.