Onionhead
"The Ship's Cook who has the Coast Guard in a Stew!"
Originally released in 1958. Onionhead is a drama/comedy film. directed by Norman Taurog.
Starring Andy Griffith, Felicia Farr, and Walter Matthau
Synopsis
An irresponsible student enlists in the Coast Guard expecting to sit out World War II.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Andy Griffith
as Alvin 'Al' Woods aka Onionhead
Felicia Farr
as Stella Papparonis
Walter Matthau
as 'Red' Wildoe
Erin O'Brien
as Josephine 'Jo' Hill
Joe Mantell
as Harry 'Doc' O'Neal
Ray Danton
as Ensign Dennis Higgins
James Gregory
as Lt. Cmdr. Fox aka The Skipper
Joey Bishop
as Sidney Gutsell
Roscoe Karns
as 'Windy' Woods
Claude Akins
as Poznicki
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onionhead about?
An irresponsible student enlists in the Coast Guard expecting to sit out World War II.
Who directed Onionhead?
Onionhead was directed by Norman Taurog.
How long is Onionhead?
Onionhead has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Onionhead released?
Onionhead was released on October 25, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Onionhead?
The main cast of Onionhead includes Andy Griffith, Felicia Farr, Walter Matthau, Erin O'Brien, Joe Mantell.