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Feb 28, 1980 · A 1979 film about a kidnapping and murder of a police officer in California. The film explores the legal loopholes, the survivor's guilt, and the American justice system.
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- Crime, Drama
- Harold Becker
- 1980-02-28
The Onion Field is a 1979 American neo-noir crime drama film directed by Harold Becker and written by Joseph Wambaugh, based on his 1973 true crime book of the same name. The film stars John Savage , James Woods and Franklyn Seales , as well as Ted Danson in his film debut.
The Onion Field is a 1973 nonfiction book by Joseph Wambaugh, a sergeant for the Los Angeles Police Department, chronicling the kidnapping of two plainclothes LAPD officers by a pair of criminals during a traffic stop and the subsequent murder of one of the officers.
- Joseph Wambaugh
- 1973
The Onion Field. Charismatic psychopath Greg Powell (James Woods) teams up with Jimmy Youngblood (Franklyn Seales), a petty thief. Driving in Los Angeles in 1963, they are pulled over by...
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- Harold Becker
- R
- John Savage
Apr 8, 2010 · Based on a true story, The Onion Field follows a policeman who is shot by a former convict while on duty. The movie stars John Savage, James Woods and Ted Danson, and is directed by Harold Becker.
- Harold Becker
- John Savage
Jan 1, 1973 · "The Onion Field is the frighteningly true story of a fatal collision of destinies that would lead two young cops and two young robbers to a deserted field on the outskirts of Los Angeles, towards a bizarre execution and its terrible aftermath."
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A true crime film based on the 1963 murder of an LA police officer by two petty thieves in an onion field. The film explores the legal and psychological aftermath of the crime and its impact on the survivors.
