The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977)

  • PG
  • 12/01/1977 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 52m

The files that escaped the shredder have become an incredible motion picture.

Overview

The story of the late J. Edgar Hoover, who was head of the FBI from 1924-1972. The film follows Hoover from his racket-busting days through his reign under eight U.S. presidents.

Larry Cohen

Director, Writer

Cast

Broderick Crawford's headshot

Broderick Crawford

J. Edgar Hoover
James Wainwright's headshot

James Wainwright

Young Hoover
Michael Parks's headshot

Michael Parks

Robert F. Kennedy
José Ferrer's headshot

José Ferrer

Lionel McCoy
Celeste Holm's headshot

Celeste Holm

Florence Hollister
Rip Torn's headshot

Rip Torn

Dwight Webb
Dan Dailey's headshot

Dan Dailey

Clyde Tolson
Ronee Blakley's headshot

Ronee Blakley

Carrie DeWitt

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