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J. Edgar is a 2011 American biographical drama film based on the career of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, directed, produced and scored by Clint Eastwood. Written by Dustin Lance Black, the film focuses on Hoover's life from the 1919 Palmer Raids onward.
Nov 11, 2011 · A film by Clint Eastwood starring Leonardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover, the powerful and controversial head of the F.B.I. for nearly fifty years. The film explores his personal and professional life, his relationships, his achievements, and his controversies.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Clint Eastwood
- 2011-11-11
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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Sep 20, 2011 · As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered.
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- Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the trailer for Clint Eastwood's latest biopic "J. Edgar" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Watts, Armie Hammer, Judi Dench, Josh Lucas, and Jeffrey...
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J. Edgar is a biopic of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, who criticize its makeup, lighting, narrative, and storytelling.
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A biopic of J. Edgar Hoover, the founder and director of the F.B.I., who recounts his career and personal life to a biographer. The film covers his battles against Communism, crime, and political enemies, as well as his secret relationships with his mother, secretary, and assistant.
