The Onion Field
Greg Powell, a disturbed ex-con, recruits Jimmy Youngblood (Smith) a petty thief, as partner in crime. Powell panics when they two of are pulled over by two cops for tail lights. Powell decides to kidnap the cops and Smith goes along with his crazy scheme. They drive out to a deserted onion field in Bakersfield, where one cop is killed and the other escapes. The film explores the consequences.
Released: 1979
Casts:
David Huffman, Ronny Cox, James Woods, William Sanderson, Lillian Randolph, Lee Weaver, Richard Venture, Dianne Hull, Ted Danson, Franklyn Seales, Richard Herd, Priscilla Pointer, Pat Corley, John Savage, Christopher Lloyd, Sandy McPeak, K Callan, Qaadir Howard, Colin Campbell, Lia Chapman, Ned Wilson, Beege Barkette, Le Tari