In the Valley of Elah
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.
Release Year
2007
Runtime
124 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
History, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Story Snapshot
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.
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