The Onion Field
Movie
1979
R
2 HOURS 2 MINS
Crime drama
Based on a true story, two criminals kidnap two LAPD officers during a routine traffic stop, leading to one officer’s murder in an onion field and the subsequent legal and emotional aftermath.
Cast & Crew
John Savage Det. Karl Francis Hettinger
James Woods Gregory Ulas Powell
Franklyn Seales Jimmy Lee "Youngblood" Smith
Ted Danson Det. Ian James Campbell
Ronny Cox Det. Sgt. Pierce R. Brooks
David Huffman Dist. Atty. Phil Halpin
Christopher Lloyd Jailhouse lawyer
Diane Hull Helen Hettinger
Priscilla Pointer Chrissie Campbell
Beege Barkett Greg's woman
Richard Herd Beat Cop
Le Tari Emmanuel McFadden
Richard Venture Det. Glenn Bates
Lee Weaver Billy
Phillip R. Allen Dist. Atty. Marshall Shulman (uncredited)
Pat Corley Jimmy's Lawyer 2
K Callan Mrs. Powell
Sandy McPeak Mr. Powell
Michael Pataki Dist. Atty. Dino Fulgoni
Harold Becker Director
Walter Coblenz Producer
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