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The Onion Field

The Onion Field

9th September 1979
2h 2m
Harold Becker
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The Onion Field is a Crime Drama film released on 9th September 1979; Harold Becker directed the film which stars James Woods, Christopher Lloyd, and Ted Danson.

Plot

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.

Genres & Themes

Cast (34)

James Woods's profile
James Woods
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Christopher Lloyd's profile
Christopher Lloyd
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Ted Danson's profile
Ted Danson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Ronny Cox's profile
Ronny Cox
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
John Savage's profile
John Savage
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
William Sanderson's profile
William Sanderson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Charles Cyphers's profile
Charles Cyphers
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Michael Pataki's profile
Michael Pataki
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Richard Herd's profile
Richard Herd
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Burke Byrnes's profile
Burke Byrnes
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Lee Weaver's profile
Lee Weaver
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Priscilla Pointer's profile
Priscilla Pointer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
Pat Corley's profile
Pat Corley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Sandy Ward's profile
Sandy Ward
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Richard Venture's profile
Richard Venture
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Raymond Guth's profile
Raymond Guth
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
Raleigh Bond's profile
Raleigh Bond
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Jack Rader's profile
Jack Rader
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 57
Sandy McPeak's profile
Sandy McPeak
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
K Callan's profile
K Callan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Dianne Hull
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
David Huffman's profile
David Huffman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Wendell Wright
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Steve Conte's profile
Steve Conte
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
Beege Barkette's profile
Beege Barkette
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Lillian Randolph
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 80
Franklyn Seales's profile
Franklyn Seales
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Don Starr's profile
Don Starr
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 61

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The Onion Field FAQ

When was The Onion Field released?

The Onion Field was released 45 years ago, on Sunday September 9th, 1979.

Is The Onion Field on Netflix?

No, The Onion Field is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Onion Field on Amazon Prime?

No, The Onion Field is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Onion Field on Disney Plus?

No, The Onion Field is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

The Onion Field Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

12% 20-29
21% 30-39
26% 40-49
18% 50-59
3% 60-69
3% 80-89
18% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

18% Female
82% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown