The Onion Field
What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after.
1979 R 2h 2m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | The Onion Field |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 9, 1979 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | R |
| Keywords | based on true story, in the closet, police officer killed, cop-killer, capital punishment |
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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 on Sep 9, 1979 (status: Released).
Who directed The Onion Field?
Harold Becker directed The Onion Field.
What is the TMDB rating of The Onion Field?
The Onion Field has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 from 123 votes.