In the Valley of Elah (2007)

09/14/2007 (US) • 2h 4m

History, Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Sometimes finding the truth is easier than facing it.

Overview

A career officer and his wife work with a police detective to uncover the truth behind their son's disappearance following his return from a tour of duty in Iraq.

Top Billed Cast

Tommy Lee Jones

Hank Deerfield

Charlize Theron

Detective Emily Sanders

Susan Sarandon

Joan Deerfield

Frances Fisher

Evie

James Franco

Sergeant Carnelli

Jonathan Tucker

Mike Deerfield

Jason Patric

Lieutenant Kirklander

Josh Brolin

Chief Buchwald

Wes Chatham

Corporal Penning

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$23,000,000.00

Revenue

$29,541,790.00

Keywords

police

parent child relationship

war crimes

homicide

detective

patriotism

investigation

iraq

military service

cover-up

disappearance

murder investigation

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