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In the Valley of Elah

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In the Valley of Elah

Sometimes finding the truth is easier than facing it.

6.8

2h 4m

2007

“Sometimes finding the truth is easier than facing it.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Paul Haggis

HistoryDramaThrillerCrimeMystery

policeparent child relationshipwar crimeshomicidedetectivepatriotisminvestigationiraqmilitary servicecover-updisappearancemurder investigation

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Cast & Crew

Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones

as Hank Deerfield

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

as Detective Emily Sanders

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

as Joan Deerfield

Frances Fisher

Frances Fisher

as Evie

James Franco

James Franco

as Sergeant Carnelli

Jonathan Tucker

Jonathan Tucker

as Mike Deerfield

Jason Patric

Jason Patric

as Lieutenant Kirklander

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

as Chief Buchwald

Wes Chatham

Wes Chatham

as Corporal Penning

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