Cry, Onion! (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1975, Cry, Onion! is a comedy and western film directed by Enzo G. Castellari, running about 92 minutes. “The laughs will bring tears to your eyes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Onion Jack has bought a piece of land on which to settle, but the property is still in possession of the orphans of the original owner and is coveted by the local oil baron.
Who’s in it. Cry, Onion! stars Franco Nero as Onion Stark, Sterling Hayden as Henry 'Jack' Pullitzer, Martin Balsam as Petrus Lamb and Leo Anchóriz as Sheriff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Cry, Onion! has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $39.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cry, Onion! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cry, Onion! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cry, Onion! (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cry, Onion! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cry, Onion! worth watching?
- Cry, Onion! holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cry, Onion!?
- Cry, Onion! stars Franco Nero, Sterling Hayden, Martin Balsam, Leo Anchóriz and Romano Puppo.
- When was Cry, Onion! released?
- Cry, Onion! was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.