J. Edgar (2011)

  • R
  • 11/03/2011 (US)
  • Drama, Crime, History
  • 2h 17m

The most powerful man in the world.

Overview

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.

Dustin Lance Black

Writer

Clint Eastwood

Director

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio's headshot

Leonardo DiCaprio

John Edgar Hoover
Naomi Watts's headshot

Naomi Watts

Helen Gandy
Armie Hammer's headshot

Armie Hammer

Clyde Tolson
Josh Lucas's headshot

Josh Lucas

Charles Lindbergh
Josh Hamilton's headshot

Josh Hamilton

Robert Irwin
Judi Dench's headshot

Judi Dench

Anna Marie Hoover
Geoff Pierson's headshot

Geoff Pierson

Mitchell Palmer
Gunner Wright's headshot

Gunner Wright

Dwight Eisenhower

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