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The Onion Field

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In a 1960s Los Angeles, two rookie cops become entwined in a dark and tragic story that will change their lives forever. The plot follows a young police officer who, after facing his first challenges on the force, accepts invitations to immerse himself in the life of a charismatic but unpredictable criminal. As both men navigate the darker side of the city, the tension between them escalates, marked by the struggle between duty and a life outside the law.

A fatal twist leads to the capture of the young officers in a confrontation that becomes a violent turning point. Amid an emotional labyrinth, the protagonist grapples with guilt, morality, and the consequences of decisions that become tragically irrevocable. Through flashbacks and scenes of daily life, a story unfolds that explores the impact of crime and violence not only on the victims but also on the very agents tasked with upholding the law.

With a grim atmosphere and heartrending performances, the film delves into the raw emotions of its characters and the precariousness of life, highlighting the fragility of human well-being in the face of adversity. Against the backdrop of an urban landscape that barely conceals its chaos, a profound reflection is posed on how lives are inevitably intertwined, leading to a climax that is as shocking as it is unavoidable.

Media type
Movie
Year
1979
Director
Harold Becker
Writer
Joseph Wambaugh
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
6.80
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
87.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
57.00
Actors
John Savage
James Woods
Franklyn Seales
Ted Danson
Ronny Cox
David Huffman
Christopher Lloyd
Dianne Hull
Priscilla Pointer
Beege Barkette
Richard Herd
Le Tari
Richard Venture
Lee Weaver
Pat Corley
K Callan
Sandy McPeak
Lillian Randolph
Ned Wilson
Jack Rader
Bradford English
Wendell Wright
Stanley Grover
Michael Pataki
Steve Conte
Burke Byrnes
Vincent Caristi
Don Starr
William Dial
Raymond Guth
Raleigh Bond
Sandy Ward
William Sanderson
Charles Cyphers
Peter Miller
Richard Seff
Robert Lee Jarvis
Allen Williams
Jon K. Greene
Dolores Sandoz
Bill Morey
John de Lancie
Richard E. Kalk
Ray Camacho
Maggie Sullivan
RenΓ© Le Vant
Tony Becker
Tony Di Milo
Jessie Lawrence Ferguson
Nick Romero
Cindy Collins
Gender
Crimen
Drama
Country
United States
Producers
Walter Coblenz
Original title
The Onion Field
Duration
122
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