Harold Becker: Harold Becker. Director: Malice. American director Harold Becker began his career as a still photographer and later moved to direct TV commercials and short films. He made his feature film directorial debut with the drama The Ragman's Daughter (1972). His second feature was the acclaimed The Onion Field (1979), a dark cop thriller starring John Savage and James Woods in a remarkable role that brought him recognition from the public...