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The Onion Field

"What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after."

The Onion Field

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CrimeDrama

Director:Harold Becker

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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Details

StatusReleased

Release DateSeptember 9, 1979

Release Dates

Austria:

Theatrical - Jan 1, 1985 (12)

Germany:

Physical - Jul 16, 2002 (12)

United States:

Theatrical - Sep 9, 1979 (R)

Runtime2sa 2dk

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Origin CountryUnited States

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

Keywords

cop-killer based on true story police officer killed capital punishment in the closet

Production Companies

Black Marble Productions