The Onion Field
What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after.
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
122 min
Release Date
1979-09-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
107
Vote Average
6.019
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