The Onion Field
Non-Series
Joseph Wambaugh
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0440066921
Published: September 1973
Synopsis: This is the frighteningly true story of two young cops and two young robbers whose separate destinies fatally cross one march night in a bizarre execution in a deserted Los Angeles field.
The Onion Field
Harold Becker, Director
John Savage: Detective Karl Francis Hettinger
James Woods: Gregory Ulas Powell
Franklyn Seales: Jimmy Lee "Youngblood" Smith
Ted Danson: Det. Ian James Campbell
Ronny Cox: Det. Sgt. Pierce R. Brooks
David Huffman: District Attorney Phil Halpin
Christopher Lloyd: Jailhouse lawyer
Dianne Hull: Helen Hettinger
Priscilla Pointer: Chrissie Campbell
Beege Barkette: Greg's woman
Richard Herd: Beat Cop
Source: MGM
Aspect Ratio: Theatre Wide-Screen (1.85.1)
Presentation: Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital Mono
Subtitles: English, Français, Español
Time: 2:06:00
Features: "Ring of Truth" documentary; Audio commentary with director Harold Becker; Original theatrical trailer
