The Onion Field

The Onion Field

1979 | 2h 6m | Drama, Crime | TV-MA

Brief Synopsis

When his partner is killed by a disturbed ex-con, a policeman struggles to regain his confidence.

Cast and Crew

DIRECTOR

Harold Becker

CAST

John Savage

James Woods

Franklyn Seales

PRODUCERS

Walter Coblenz

WRITERS

Joseph Wambaugh

Related Videos

Onion Field, The -- (Movie Clip) Probable Cause
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On routine patrol, Hettinger (John Savage) and Campbell (Ted Danson) pull over nervous Jimmy (Franklyn Seales) and Powell (James Woods), a fateful encounter in The Onion Field, from Joseph Wambaugh's book and screenplay.
Onion Field, The -- (Movie Clip) No Gratitude
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Three scenes offer background on new partner cops Hettinger (John Savage) and Campbell (Ted Danson), early in director Harold Becker's The Onion Field, 1979, from Joseph Wambaugh's book and screenplay.
Onion Field, The -- (Movie Clip) Youngblood
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Speedy introduction of ex-con's Jimmy (Franklyn Seales) and Powell (James Woods) through mutual friend Billy (Lee Weaver) in 1963 Los Angeles, in director Harold Becker's The Onion Field, 1979.

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