Name: The Onion Field
Director: Harold Becker
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1979-01-01
Duration: PT2h 2mM
Rating: 6.8
Cast: John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, Ted Danson, Ronny Cox

Question 1

What is The Onion Field (1979) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in The Onion Field?

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The Onion Field stars John Savage (Karl Hettinger), James Woods (Gregory Powell), Franklyn Seales (Jimmy Smith), Ted Danson (Ian Campbell), Ronny Cox (Pierce Brooks). The film was directed by Harold Becker.

Question 3

How long is The Onion Field?

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The Onion Field has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated R.

Question 4

Is The Onion Field worth watching?

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The Onion Field holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Onion Field?

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