How long is The Onion Field?

The Onion Field is 2 hr 2 min long.

Who is Det. Karl Francis Hettinger in The Onion Field?

John Savage plays Det. Karl Francis Hettinger in the film.

What is The Onion Field about?

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 Detective Hettinger (John Savage) and his partner, Campbell (Ted Danson), for an illegal U-turn. Panicked, Powell kidnaps the officers and kills Campbell. Hettinger escapes, and his description of the men leads to their arrest. As both men evade prosecution with legal tricks, Hettinger is racked with guilt over his survival.

The Onion Field

Name: The Onion Field
Duration: 122
Rating: 65

NR 2 hr 2 min

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How long is The Onion Field?: The Onion Field is 2 hr 2 min long.

Who directed The Onion Field?: Harold Becker

Who is Det. Karl Francis Hettinger in The Onion Field?: John Savage plays Det. Karl Francis Hettinger in the film.

What is The Onion Field about?: 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 Detective Hettinger (John Savage) and his partner, Campbell (Ted Danson), for an illegal U-turn. Panicked, Powell kidnaps the officers and kills Campbell. Hettinger escapes, and his description of the men leads to their arrest. As both men evade prosecution with legal tricks, Hettinger is racked with guilt over his survival.