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In the Valley of Elah
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In the Valley of Elah

2007-09-14 · 124 min · ★ 6.8

History · Drama · Thriller · Crime · Mystery

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.

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Directors
Paul Haggis
Production companies
Warner Independent Pictures, NALA Films, Summit Entertainment, Samuels Media, Blackfriars Bridge Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 23,000,000
Revenue
USD 29,541,790

Top Cast

Tommy Lee JonesTommy Lee JonesHank Deerfield
Charlize TheronCharlize TheronDetective Emily Sanders
Susan SarandonSusan SarandonJoan Deerfield
Frances FisherFrances FisherEvie
James FrancoJames FrancoSergeant Carnelli
Jonathan TuckerJonathan TuckerMike Deerfield
Jason PatricJason PatricLieutenant Kirklander
Josh BrolinJosh BrolinChief Buchwald
Wes ChathamWes ChathamCorporal Penning
Jake McLaughlinJake McLaughlinSpecialist Gordon Bonner
Mehcad BrooksMehcad BrooksSpecialist Ennis Long
Wayne DuvallWayne DuvallDetective Nugent
Brent BriscoeBrent BriscoeDetective Hodge
Barry CorbinBarry CorbinArnold Bickman
Greg SeranoGreg SeranoDetective Manny Nunez
Zoe KazanZoe KazanAngie
Brent SextonBrent SextonLt. Burke
Devin BrochuDevin BrochuDavid Sanders
Glenn TarantoGlenn TarantoDetective Wayne
Roman ArabiaRoman ArabiaPrivate Robert Ortiez

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