In the Valley of Elah

Nan
2h 4m
2007
6.785 /10 (1,058)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2007-09-14

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

Jake McLaughlin

Specialist Gordon Bonner

Mehcad Brooks

Specialist Ennis Long

Wayne Duvall

Detective Nugent

Brent Briscoe

Detective Hodge

Barry Corbin

Arnold Bickman

Greg Serano

Detective Manny Nunez

Zoe Kazan

Angie

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