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, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, Ted Danson, Ronny Cox, David Huffman, Christopher Lloyd, Dianne Hull

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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 in 1979.

Who stars in "The Onion Field"?

The cast includes John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, Ted Danson.