In the Valley of Elah (2007)

Directed by:
Paul Haggis

Written by:
Mark Boal
Paul Haggis

Plot:
On his first weekend back after serving in Iraq, Mike Deerfield goes missing and is reported AWOL. When Hank Deerfield, a former military MP and his wife Joan get the phone call with the disturbing news, Hank sets out to search for their son. Emily Sanders, a police detective in the jurisdiction where Mike was last seen, reluctantly helps him in his search. As the evidence grows, her missing person's case begins to look more and more like foul play, and soon Sanders finds herself in a fight with the military brass as she and Hank struggle to keep control of the investigation. But when the truth about Mike's time in Iraq finally begins to emerge, Hank's entire world is challenged and he's forced to reevaluate long-held beliefs to solve the mystery behind his son's disappearance.

Genres: Drama / Mystery
Countries: United States
Languages: English
Runtime: 121

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Cast:

Tommy Lee Jones... Hank Deerfield

Susan Sarandon... Joan Deerfield

David Doty... Truck Parts Salesman

Charlize Theron... Det. Emily Sanders

James Franco... Sgt. Dan Carnelli

Josh Brolin... Chief Buchwald

Brent Briscoe... Detective Hodge

Kathy Lamkin... Chicken Shack Manager

Frances Fisher... Evie

Wayne Duvall... Detective Nugent

Barry Corbin... Arnold Bickman

Jonathan Tucker... Mike Deerfield