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Onionhead

Onionhead

Onionhead
1958 1h 51m4.9

Onionhead

“The Ship's Cook who has the Coast Guard in a Stew!”

DramaComedy
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An irresponsible student enlists in the Coast Guard expecting to sit out World War II.

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DirectorNorman Taurog
ScreenplayNelson Gidding
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 25, 1958
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 51m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 4.9 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.0 / 10
Votes7
GenresDrama, Comedy
StudioWarner Bros. Pictures
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Cast

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Alvin 'Al' Woods aka Onionhead

Felicia Farr

Felicia Farr

Stella Papparonis

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

'Red' Wildoe

Erin O'Brien

Erin O'Brien

Josephine 'Jo' Hill

Joe Mantell

Joe Mantell

Harry 'Doc' O'Neal

Ray Danton

Ray Danton

Ensign Dennis Higgins

James Gregory

James Gregory

Lt. Cmdr. Fox aka The Skipper

Joey Bishop

Joey Bishop

Sidney Gutsell

Roscoe Karns

Roscoe Karns

'Windy' Woods

Claude Akins

Claude Akins

Poznicki

Ainslie Pryor

Ainslie Pryor

Chief Miller

Karl Lukas

Karl Lukas

Agnelli

Sean Garrison

Sean Garrison

Yeoman Kaffhamp

Dan Barton

Dan Barton

Ens. Fineberg

Mark Roberts

Mark Roberts

Lt. J.G. Bennett

Peter Brown

Peter Brown

Clark (scenes deleted)

Tige Andrews

Tige Andrews

Charlie Berger

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Morris D. Erby

Dave Hubert

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Frequently Asked Questions about Onionhead

Where can I watch Onionhead?

Onionhead (1958) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Onionhead about?

An irresponsible student enlists in the Coast Guard expecting to sit out World War II.

Who directed Onionhead?

Onionhead (1958) was directed by Norman Taurog. The film is a Drama, Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 51m, rated 4.9/10.

How long is Onionhead?

Onionhead runs 1h 51m (111 minutes total). Audience rating: 4.9/10 from 7 votes. Genre: Drama, Comedy.

Is Onionhead worth watching?

Onionhead is rated 4.9/10 by 7 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and Comedy fans.