The Onion Field 1979

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

• John Savage Karl Hettinger
• James Woods Gregory Powell
• Franklyn Seales Jimmy Smith
• Ted Danson Ian Campbell
• Ronny Cox Pierce Brooks
• David Huffman District Attorney Phil Halpin
• Christopher Lloyd Jailhouse Lawyer
• Dianne Hull Helen Hettinger (as Diane Hull)
• Priscilla Pointer Chrissie Campbell
• Beege Barkette Greg's Woman

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