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J. Edgar

2011-11-09 · 137 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Crime · History

As the face of law enforcement in the United States for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career, and his life.

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Directors
Clint Eastwood
Production companies
Imagine Entertainment, Malpaso Productions, Wintergreen Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 35,000,000
Revenue
USD 84,606,030

Top Cast

Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprioJohn Edgar Hoover
Armie HammerArmie HammerClyde Tolson
Naomi WattsNaomi WattsHelen Gandy
Josh LucasJosh LucasCharles Lindbergh
Josh HamiltonJosh HamiltonRobert Irwin
Judi DenchJudi DenchAnna Marie Hoover
Geoff PiersonGeoff PiersonMitchell Palmer
Gunner WrightGunner WrightDwight Eisenhower
Dermot MulroneyDermot MulroneyColonel Schwarzkopf
Kaitlyn DeverKaitlyn DeverPalmer's Daughter
Adam DriverAdam DriverWalter Lyle
Ed WestwickEd WestwickAgent Smith
Jessica HechtJessica HechtEmma Goldman
Denis O'HareDenis O'HareAlbert Osborne
Lea ThompsonLea ThompsonLela Rogers
Damon HerrimanDamon HerrimanBruno Hauptmann
Sadie CalvanoSadie CalvanoEdgar's Niece
Amanda SchullAmanda SchullAnita Colby
Roberta BassinRoberta BassinRoosevelt's Secretary
Emily Alyn LindEmily Alyn LindShirley Temple

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