police,parent child relationship,war crimes,homicide,detective,patriotism,investigation,iraq,military service,cover-up,disappearance,murder investigation

In the Valley of Elah (2007)

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Sometimes finding the truth is easier than facing it.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Paul Haggis
  • Profile picture of Tommy Lee Jones
    Hank Deerfield Tommy Lee Jones
  • Profile picture of Charlize Theron
    Detective Emily Sanders Charlize Theron
  • Profile picture of Susan Sarandon
    Joan Deerfield Susan Sarandon
  • Profile picture of Frances Fisher
    Evie Frances Fisher
  • Profile picture of James Franco
    Sergeant Carnelli James Franco
  • Profile picture of Jonathan Tucker
    Mike Deerfield Jonathan Tucker
  • Profile picture of Jason Patric
    Lieutenant Kirklander Jason Patric
  • Profile picture of Josh Brolin
    Chief Buchwald Josh Brolin

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Keywords

  • police
  • parent child relationship
  • war crimes
  • homicide
  • detective
  • patriotism
  • investigation
  • iraq
  • military service
  • cover-up
  • disappearance
  • murder investigation