The Onion Field

Name: The Onion Field
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1979-09-09
Duration: 122 min

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.

DirectorHarold BeckerCinematographyCharles Rosher Jr.ScreenplayJoseph WambaughStudioBlack Marble Productions

Overview Discussion

Actor	Role
John SavageKarl Hettinger	Karl Hettinger
James WoodsGregory Powell	Gregory Powell
Franklyn SealesJimmy Smith	Jimmy Smith
Ted DansonIan Campbell	Ian Campbell
Ronny CoxPierce Brooks	Pierce Brooks
David HuffmanDistrict Attorney Phil Halpin	District Attorney Phil Halpin
Christopher LloydJailhouse Lawyer	Jailhouse Lawyer
Dianne HullHelen Hettinger (as Diane Hull)	Helen Hettinger (as Diane Hull)
Priscilla PointerChrissie Campbell	Chrissie Campbell
Beege BarketteGreg's Woman	Greg's Woman
Richard HerdBeat Cop	Beat Cop
Le TariEmmanuel McFadden	Emmanuel McFadden
Richard VentureGlenn Bates	Glenn Bates
Lee WeaverBilly	Billy
Pat CorleyJimmy's Lawyer #2	Jimmy's Lawyer #2
K CallanMrs. Powell	Mrs. Powell
Sandy McPeakMr. Powell	Mr. Powell
Lillian RandolphNana	Nana
NNed WilsonLAPD Captain	LAPD Captain
Jack RaderIAD Captain	IAD Captain
Bradford EnglishRed Haired Cop	Red Haired Cop
Wendell WrightLAPD Sergeant	LAPD Sergeant
Stanley GroverGreg's Lawyer #2	Greg's Lawyer #2
Michael PatakiDistrict Attorney Dino Fulgoni	District Attorney Dino Fulgoni
Steve ContePrison Guard #1	Prison Guard #1
Burke ByrnesCHP Officer Odom	CHP Officer Odom
VVincent CaristiYoung Man	Young Man
Don StarrJudge #1	Judge #1
WWilliam DialLiquor Store Owner	Liquor Store Owner
Raymond GuthPrison Guard #2	Prison Guard #2