In the Valley of Elah (2007)
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.
Top billed cast
Tommy Lee JonesHank Deerfield
Charlize TheronDetective Emily Sanders
Susan SarandonJoan Deerfield
Frances FisherEvie
James FrancoSergeant Carnelli
Jonathan TuckerMike Deerfield
Jason PatricLieutenant Kirklander
Josh BrolinChief Buchwald
Wes ChathamCorporal Penning
Jake McLaughlinSpecialist Gordon Bonner
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