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The Onion Field (1979): movie guide
The Onion Field (1979) is a Crime, Drama running about 122 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.0/10 from 124 votes. Notable cast includes John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, Ted Danson. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1979-09-09
- Runtime: 122 min
- TMDB: 6.0/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1979-09-09
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What is The Onion Field about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Onion Field features John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, Ted Danson, Ronny Cox, David Huffman. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1979-09-09. Runtime: 122 minutes. TMDB score: 6.0/10 (124 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Onion Field?
- The Onion Field is listed as Crime, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Onion Field?
- The Onion Field runs about 122 minutes.
- Who stars in The Onion Field?
- Cast highlights include John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, Ted Danson, Ronny Cox, David Huffman.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Onion Field?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Onion Field?
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