HAROLD BECKER

THE ONION FIELD (IMPRINT COLLECTION #425) - BLU-RAY

What Happened In The Onion Field Is True. But The Real Crime Is What Happened After.
1979 · 126 mins · Crime
Los Angeles, 1963: a true story. Ian and Karl are two police officers. One night, on patrol duty, they are kidnapped by two petty thieves who drive them deep into the country to leave them in an onion field. But Ian is shot and Karl escapes. The thieves are eventually arrested, tried and sentenced to death. A successful appeal grants them a retrial and for seven years, Karl is called repeatedly to the witness box: he becomes haunted by the nightmare of events that surrounded the onion field. Murder and mental anguish fill the lens of The Onion Field, a...

Los Angeles, 1963: a true story. Ian and Karl are two police officers. One night, on patrol duty, they are kidnapped by two petty thieves who drive them deep into the country to leave them in an onion field. But Ian is shot and Karl escapes. The thieves are eventually arrested, tried and sentenced to death. A successful appeal grants them a retrial and for seven years, Karl is called repeatedly to the witness box: he becomes haunted by the nightmare of events that surrounded the onion field.

Murder and mental anguish fill the lens of The Onion Field, a ruthless crime drama starring John Savage, James Woods and Franklyn Seales.

Featuring a heavy, raw performance from James Woods (nominated for a Golden Globe), the supporting cast includes Ted Danson in his film debut, as well as Ronny Cox and Christopher Lloyd.

Available 2 July, 2025

Info

Format
Blu-ray
Catalogue
IMP4885
Languages
English
Subtitles
English HOH
Encoding
NTSC

Directed by

Harold Becker

Special Features

1080p high-definition presentation
Audio commentary by director Harold Becker
Ring of Truth: The Making of 'The Onion Field' - featurette (2002)
Theatrical Trailer