The Onion Field

1979 | 122 minutes | 6.1 ★ (100)

The Onion Field
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    09 September 1979

  • DirectingHarold Becker
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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