The Onion Field
"What happened in the onion field is true. But the real crime is what happened after."
1979-09-09
6
en 122mCrimeDrama
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.
Director
Harold Becker
Novel
Joseph Wambaugh
Production Design
Brian Eatwell
Original Music Composer
Eumir Deodato
Screenplay
Joseph Wambaugh
Editor
John W. Wheeler
cop-killer based on true story police officer killed capital punishment in the closet
Status
ReleasedCountries
- United States of America
Companies
- Black Marble Productions
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
