In the Valley of Elah

In the Valley of Elah is a 2007 film written and directed by Paul Haggis, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, and Susan Sarandon. The film’s title refers to the Biblical valley where the battle between David and Goliath is said to have taken place. Paul Haggis's In The Valley of Elah is based on actual events, although the characters' names and locations have been changed. The screenplay was inspired by journalist Mark Boal's "Death and Di... More

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  • Sep 1, 2007

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R (USA)

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  • 2 h

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Also known as:

  • In the Valley of Elah,
  • Death and Dishonor

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Directed by

Paul Haggis

Paul Edward Haggis (born March 10, 1953) is a Canadian screenwriter, producer, and director. He spent his early career producing and directing various American and Canadian television network series. Haggis was born on March 10, 1953, in London, Ontario, the son of Mary Yvonne (née Metcalf) and...

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  • Sometimes finding the truth is easier than facing it.

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 2007
  • 2006
  • Sep 28, 2007
  • Feb 19, 2008
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  • 23,000,000

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Award-Nominated Work

David di Donatello for Best Foreign Film Nominees

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