In the Valley of Elah(2007)- Production Details

Poster of In the Valley of Elah

Synopsis

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.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • September 14, 2007

MPAA Rating

R (for violent and disturbing content, language and some sexuality/nudity.)

Genres

Drama, Adaptation, Thriller, Mystery

Run Time

2 hours 1 minute

Distributors

Warner Independent Pictures

Box Office

$6,777,589

Also Known As

  • Death and Dishonor
  • Untitled (Haggis/Mystery/Thriller Project)
  • The Garden of Elah

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Morocco
  • New Mexico, USA

Produced In

United States

Director

Paul Haggis

Director

CAST

Tommy Lee Jones

Hank Deerfield

Charlize Theron

Detective Emily Sanders

Jason Patric

Lt. Kirklander

Susan Sarandon

Joan Deerfield

Jonathan Tucker

Mike Deerfield

Brent Briscoe

Detective Hodge