Movie "In the Valley of Elah" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "In the Valley of Elah"

When Hank Deerfield is told by the military that his son Mike, who only recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq, has gone AWOL he travels to the military base to see if he can make any sense of the young man's disappearance. Hank is himself a retired military investigator and is frustrated by both the military and the civilian police's apparent lack of interest in the case. In the end he does manage to get help from Det. Emily Sanders and together they piece together the events that led to Mike's disappearance. In the end, this is a story of how war dehumanizes individuals to the point where the taking of life makes no sense and has no purpose

Starring actors in "In the Valley of Elah" movie:

Tommy Lee Jones as a character Hank Deerfield Tommy Lee Jones also starred in the next movies: "Men in Black" in a role of Agent K (Kay); "Men in Black II" in a role of Kevin Brown, Agent Kay; "U.S. Marshals" in a role of Chief Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard; "Natural Born Killers"; "The Fugitive" in a role of Marshal Samuel Gerard; "Space Cowboys" in a role of Hawk Hawkins; "Double Jeopardy" in a role of Travis Lehman; "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada" in a role of Pete Perkins; "A Prairie Home Companion" in a role of Axeman; "The Hunted" in a role of L.T. Bonham; "Blown Away" in a role of Ryan Gaerity; "No Country for Old Men" in a role of Sheriff Ed Tom Bell; "The Missing" in a role of Samuel Jones/Chaa-duu-ba-its-iidan; "Rules of Engagement" in a role of Col. Hayes 'Hodge' Hodges; "In the Electric Mist" in a role of Dave Robicheaux; "The Client" in a role of 'Reverend' Roy Foltrigg; "Batman Forever" in a role of Harvey Dent; "Lonesome Dove" in a role of Woodrow F. Call; "Coal Miner's Daughter" in a role of 'Mooney' Lynn;

Charlize Theron as a character Det. Emily Sanders Charlize Theron also starred in the next movies: "15 Minutes" in a role of Rose Hearn; "The Devil's Advocate" in a role of Mary Ann Lomax; "The Italian Job" in a role of Stella Bridger; "Sweet November" in a role of Sara Deever; "Men of Honor" in a role of Gwen Sunday; "Reindeer Games" in a role of Ashley Mercer; "Trapped" in a role of Karen Jennings; "Creating a World: Aeon Flux" in a role of Aeon Flux; "North Country" in a role of Josey Aimes; "Monster" in a role of Aileen; "The Astronaut's Wife" in a role of Jillian Armacost; "Mighty Joe Young" in a role of Jill Young; "The Legend of Bagger Vance" in a role of Adele Invergordon; "Hancock" in a role of Mary Embrey; "The Burning Plain" in a role of Sylvia; "Battle in Seattle" in a role of Ella; "Head in the Clouds" in a role of Gilda Bessé;

Jason Patric as a character Lt. Kirklander Jason Patric also starred in the next movies: "The Alamo" in a role of James Bowie; "Sleepers" in a role of Lorenzo 'Shakes' Carcaterra; "Speed 2: Cruise Control" in a role of Officer Alex Shaw; "The Lost Boys" in a role of Michael Emerson; "Narc" in a role of Det. Sgt. Nick Tellis; "Rush" in a role of Jim Raynor; "Downloading Nancy" in a role of Louis; "The Losers" in a role of Max;

Susan Sarandon as a character Joan Deerfield Susan Sarandon also starred in the next movies: "The Witches of Eastwick" in a role of Jane Spofford; "Thelma & Louise" in a role of Louise Elizabeth Sawyer; "Elizabethtown" in a role of Hollie Baylor; "The Banger Sisters" in a role of Lavinia Kingsley; "Noel" in a role of Rose Harrison; "Moonlight Mile" in a role of Jojo Floss; "Igby Goes Down" in a role of Mimi Slocumb; "Enchanted" in a role of Queen Narissa; "Mr. Woodcock" in a role of Beverly Farley; "Speed Racer" in a role of Mom Racer; "Irresistible" in a role of Sophie; "Stepmom" in a role of Jackie Harrison; "The Client" in a role of Regina "Reggie" Love; "Middle of Nowhere" in a role of Rhonda Berry; "The Hunger" in a role of Sarah Roberts; "The Greatest" in a role of Grace Brewer; "Peacock" in a role of Fanny Crill;

James Franco as a character Sgt. Dan Carnelli James Franco also starred in the next movies: "Spider-Man" in a role of Harry Osborn; "Tristan + Isolde" in a role of Tristan; "The Great Raid" in a role of Captain Prince; "Spider-Man 2" in a role of Harry Osborn; "Sonny" in a role of Sonny Phillips; "City by the Sea" in a role of Joey; "Spider-Man 3" in a role of New Goblin/Harry Osborn; "American Crime, An" in a role of Dennis; "Finishing the Game" in a role of Rob Force; "Pineapple Express" in a role of Saul Silver; "Milk" in a role of Scott Smith; "Deuces Wild" in a role of Tino; "Date Night" in a role of Chase Myers;

Barry Corbin as a character Arnold Bickman Barry Corbin also starred in the next movies: "The Journeyman" in a role of Charlie Ledbetter; "Who's Harry Crumb?" in a role of P.J. Downing; "No Country for Old Men" in a role of Ellis; "Stir Crazy" in a role of Warden Walter Beatty; "Honkytonk Man" in a role of Arnspringer; "Beer for My Horses" in a role of Buck; "Lake City" in a role of George; "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" in a role of C.J.; "Lonesome Dove" in a role of Roscoe Brown; "Wyvern" in a role of Haas; "Ben 10: Alien Swarm" in a role of Grandpa Max; "My Science Project" in a role of Lew Harlan; "Curdled" in a role of Lodger; "Solo" in a role of General Clyde Haynes;

Josh Brolin as a character Chief Buchwald Josh Brolin also starred in the next movies: "Hollow Man" in a role of Matthew Kensington; "Into the Blue" in a role of Bates; "Planet Terror" in a role of Dr. William Block; "No Country for Old Men" in a role of Llewelyn Moss; "American Gangster" in a role of Detective Trupo; "Flirting with Disaster" in a role of Tony Kent; "W." in a role of George W. Bush; "The Goonies" in a role of Brand Walsh; "Milk" in a role of Dan White; "Women in Trouble"; "The People Speak" in a role of Himself;

Frances Fisher as a character Evie Frances Fisher also starred in the next movies: "Gone in Sixty Seconds"; "House of Sand and Fog" in a role of Connie Walsh; "Laws of Attraction" in a role of Sara Miller; "Unforgiven" in a role of Strawberry Alice; "The Kingdom" in a role of Elaine Flowers; "Sex and Death 101" in a role of Hope Hartlight; "Titanic" in a role of Ruth Dewitt Bukater; "Mrs. Harris" in a role of Marge Richey Jacobson;

Wes Chatham as a character Corporal Steve Penning Wes Chatham also starred in the next movies: "W." in a role of Jimmy Benedict;

Jake McLaughlin as a character Spc. Gordon Bonner Jake McLaughlin starred only in the movie "In the Valley of Elah"

Mehcad Brooks as a character Spc. Ennis Long Mehcad Brooks also starred in the next movies: "Glory Road" in a role of Harry Flournoy; "Just Wright" in a role of Angelo;

Jonathan Tucker as a character Mike Deerfield Jonathan Tucker also starred in the next movies: "Stateside" in a role of Mark Deloach; "Hostage" in a role of Dennis Kelly; "Cherry Crush" in a role of Jordan Wells; "The Ruins" in a role of Jeff McIntire; "Veronika Decides to Die" in a role of Edward;

Wayne Duvall as a character Detective Nugent Wayne Duvall also starred in the next movies: "Hard Rain" in a role of Hank; "Leatherheads" in a role of Coach Frank Ferguson; "Pride and Glory" in a role of Bill Avery; "Duplicity" in a role of Ned Guston; "Edge of Darkness" in a role of Chief of Police;

Victor Wolf as a character Private Robert Ortiez Victor Wolf also starred in the next movies: "How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer" in a role of Oswaldo;

Brent Briscoe as a character Detective Hodge Brent Briscoe also starred in the next movies: "Mulholland Dr." in a role of Detective Neal Domgaard; "A Simple Plan" in a role of Lou Chambers; "Sling Blade" in a role of Scooter Hodges; "Double Take" in a role of Junior Barnes; "Mr. Woodcock" in a role of Barber #2; "Yes Man" in a role of Homeless Guy; "Driven" in a role of Crusher; "U Turn" in a role of Boyd; "Extract" in a role of Phil; "Home of the Giants" in a role of Prock; "Black Crescent Moon aka bgFATLdy" in a role of Earl; "Small Town Saturday Night" in a role of Travis Perkins;