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The Onion Field Reviews

1979

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Based on the best-selling novel by Joseph Wambaugh, which tells the true and tragic story of the kidnapping of two police officers in Los Angeles in the 1960s. Read more

Starring	John Savage, James Woods, Ted Danson, Ronny Cox
Director	Harold Becker
Genres	Drama

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- Well meaning but lumbering case history. The author must carry the blame, as for once the picture was made exactly on his terms.
- 32667
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  This is an average film for me, a true story based on the kidnapping of two police officers and the killing of one of them by two crooks. James Woods delivers a... read more »
  
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  - 06 Sep 2004 at 13:35
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  SLOW.....
  
  I saw this film first time round, and really enjoyed it, but this time seemed very slow, I found myself fast forwarding it....
  
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  - London
  - 31 Jul 2009 at 09:26
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  The Onion Field
  
  I haven't seen this film in over twenty years and it was even better 2nd time around. The powerful screenplay between the the main protagonists was dark, ... read more »
  
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  - Nr Guildford
  - 19 Nov 2008 at 10:29
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  good murder story
  
  A tense and true murder story of a policeman. However the real story is about the poor legal system that allowed the murderer to go free. Well done
  
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  - Dunfermline, Scotland
  - 14 Mar 2006 at 13:34
- - 2
  - 0
  Disappointing
  
  The film is carried by the three leads, and has has been pointed out before James Woods steals it. If you're a fan of his, rent it and you won't be ... read more »
  
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  - UK
  - 14 Mar 2006 at 11:41
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  Great film!
  
  I have to disagree with Customer from England 6 Sept, 2004 - which just goes to show that everybody is different! I thought this was a fantastic film when I ... read more »
  
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  - South Yorkshire
  - 11 Mar 2006 at 09:38
- - 4
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  Strong story and performances save it from its slightly slow pacing
  
  The key to enjoying this film revolves around the performances - the whole cast is riveting - there's not a single poor performance. When John Savage hits ... read more »
  
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- - Darth Egregious
  - London
  - 01 Dec 2005 at 23:19
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  - 1
  Watchable on a wet day.
  
  One for a rainy day. Good but not edge of the seat stuff.
  
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  - Folkestone
  - 11 Oct 2005 at 13:38
- - 5
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  OK
  
  This is an average film for me, a true story based on the kidnapping of two police officers and the killing of one of them by two crooks. James Woods delivers a... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 17241
- - a customer
  - England
  - 06 Sep 2004 at 13:35
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- - 5
  - 0
  OK
  
  This is an average film for me, a true story based on the kidnapping of two police officers and the killing of one of them by two crooks. James Woods delivers a... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 17241
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - England
  - 06 Sep 2004 at 13:35
- - 4
  - 0
  Strong story and performances save it from its slightly slow pacing
  
  The key to enjoying this film revolves around the performances - the whole cast is riveting - there's not a single poor performance. When John Savage hits ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 180658
- - Darth Egregious
  - London
  - 01 Dec 2005 at 23:19
- - 2
  - 0
  Disappointing
  
  The film is carried by the three leads, and has has been pointed out before James Woods steals it. If you're a fan of his, rent it and you won't be ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 218513
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 14 Mar 2006 at 11:41
- - 1
  - 0
  The Onion Field
  
  I haven't seen this film in over twenty years and it was even better 2nd time around. The powerful screenplay between the the main protagonists was dark, ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 661175
- - a customer
  - Nr Guildford
  - 19 Nov 2008 at 10:29
- - 0
  - 0
  Great film!
  
  I have to disagree with Customer from England 6 Sept, 2004 - which just goes to show that everybody is different! I thought this was a fantastic film when I ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 217315
- - a customer
  - South Yorkshire
  - 11 Mar 2006 at 09:38
- - 0
  - 0
  good murder story
  
  A tense and true murder story of a policeman. However the real story is about the poor legal system that allowed the murderer to go free. Well done
  
  Report this review
- 218638
- - a customer
  - Dunfermline, Scotland
  - 14 Mar 2006 at 13:34
- - 0
  - 0
  SLOW.....
  
  I saw this film first time round, and really enjoyed it, but this time seemed very slow, I found myself fast forwarding it....
  
  Report this review
- 791775
- - a customer
  - London
  - 31 Jul 2009 at 09:26
- - 0
  - 1
  Watchable on a wet day.
  
  One for a rainy day. Good but not edge of the seat stuff.
  
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  - Folkestone
  - 11 Oct 2005 at 13:38

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Critics' reviews
- Well meaning but lumbering case history. The author must carry the blame, as for once the picture was made exactly on his terms.
- 32667
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
- An expertly performed adaptation of Joseph Wambaugh's novel, based on the real-life case history of an LA Cop (Danson)... read more on Time Out
- 45951
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:16
- "...The picture's strength is in the superb performances of its leading actors....[Woods] is chillingly effective..."
- 11723
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...A strong, affecting story..."
- 11722
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59

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