Onionhead
1958, English. Directed by Norman Taurog.
The Ship's Cook who has the Coast Guard in a Stew!
An irresponsible student enlists in the Coast Guard expecting to sit out World War II.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Norman TaurogDirector
- Andy GriffithAlvin 'Al' Woods aka Onionhead
- Felicia FarrStella Papparonis
- Walter Matthau'Red' Wildoe
- Erin O'BrienJosephine 'Jo' Hill
- Joe MantellHarry 'Doc' O'Neal
- Ray DantonEnsign Dennis Higgins
- James GregoryLt. Cmdr. Fox aka The Skipper
- Joey BishopSidney Gutsell
- Roscoe Karns'Windy' Woods
- Claude AkinsPoznicki
- Ainslie PryorChief Miller
- Karl LukasAgnelli
Details
- Released
- 25 October 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nelson Gidding
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What Onionhead is based on
Onionhead is based on Onionhead (1957) by William R. Scott.
1957
Onionhead
By William R. Scott
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Onionhead: quick answers
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How long is Onionhead?
Onionhead runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Onionhead have a post-credits scene?
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Onionhead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Onionhead on?
Onionhead isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Onionhead?
If you liked Onionhead, try Almost Friends, Family Weekend, Don't Think Twice.
Who directed Onionhead?
Onionhead (1958) was directed by Norman Taurog and stars Andy Griffith, Felicia Farr, Walter Matthau.
What is Onionhead based on?
Onionhead is based on Onionhead (1957) by William R. Scott.