The Onion Field (1979)

6.0/10 122 min Crime Drama

Overview

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.

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

Jack Rader

IAD Captain

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