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The Onion Field

1979-2h 2min

6.0 / 10 104

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.

Directed by Harold Becker

Writers Joseph Wambaugh

Stars John Savage James Woods Franklyn Seales

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The Onion Field (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER

Cast

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John Savage

Karl Hettinger

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James Woods

Gregory Powell

Franklyn Seales's picture in the cast

Franklyn Seales

Jimmy Smith

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Ted Danson

Ian Campbell

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Ronny Cox

Pierce Brooks

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David Huffman

District Attorney Phil Halpin

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Christopher Lloyd

Jailhouse Lawyer

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Dianne Hull

Helen Hettinger

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Priscilla Pointer

Chrissie Campbell

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Beege Barkette

Greg's Woman

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Richard Herd

Beat Cop

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Le Tari

Emmanuel McFadden