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J. Edgar is a film directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover, the founder and longtime leader of the FBI. The film covers Hoover's career from the Palmer Raids to his death, and explores his personal relationships, controversies, and legacy.
A docudrama about J. Edgar Hoover, the powerful and controversial head of the F.B.I. for nearly fifty years, as he recalls his professional and personal life. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, and directed by Clint Eastwood.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Clint Eastwood
- 2011-11-11
John Edgar Hoover (January 1, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was an American law enforcement administrator who served as the final Director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). President Calvin Coolidge first appointed Hoover as director of the BOI, the predecessor to the FBI, in 1924.
As the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held ...
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- 1.6M
- Rotten Tomatoes Trailers
As head of the FBI for nearly 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover (Leonardo DiCaprio) becomes one of America's most-powerful men. Serving through eight presidents and three wars, Hoover utilizes methods...
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- Clint Eastwood
- R
- Leonardo Dicaprio
Sep 20, 2011 · Watch the trailer of J. Edgar, a drama directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the controversial FBI director. The film explores his public and private life, his secrets and his legacy.
- 3 min
- 386.8K
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Apr 3, 2014 · J. Edgar Hoover joined the Justice Department in 1917 and was named director of the Department’s Bureau of Investigation in 1924. When the Bureau reorganized as the Federal Bureau of...
