Though some of Paul Haggis's themes are heavy-handed, In the Valley of Elah is otherwise an engrossing murder mystery and antiwar statement, featuring a mesmerizing performance from Tommy Lee Jones.
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Movie Info
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Director -
Paul Haggis -
Producer -
Paul Haggis , Laurence Becsey , Patrick Wachsberger , Steve Samuels , Darlene Caamano Loquet -
Screenwriter -
Paul Haggis -
Production Co -
Samuels Media , Summit Entertainment , Blackfriars Bridge , Nala Films -
Rating -
R (Some Sexuality/Nudity|Language|Violent and Disturbing Content) -
Genre -
War , Crime , Drama , Mystery & Thriller , History -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Theaters) -
Sep 21, 2007, Wide -
Release Date (Streaming) -
Mar 18, 2013 -
Box Office (Gross USA) -
$6.8M -
Runtime -
2h 1m
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