CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 2h 17m · R
J. Edgar

The most powerful man in the world.

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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.

Directed byClint Eastwood

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
EN
Released
November 9, 2011
Budget
$35,000,000
Revenue
$84,606,030
Studios
Imagine EntertainmentMalpaso ProductionsWarner Bros. Pictures

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio

John Edgar Hoover

Armie Hammer

Armie Hammer

Clyde Tolson

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Helen Gandy

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Charles Lindbergh

Josh Hamilton

Josh Hamilton

Robert Irwin

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Anna Marie Hoover

Geoff Pierson

Geoff Pierson

Mitchell Palmer

Gunner Wright

Gunner Wright

Dwight Eisenhower

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Colonel Schwarzkopf

Kaitlyn Dever

Kaitlyn Dever

Palmer's Daughter

Creative team
Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood
Written by
Dustin Lance Black
Dustin Lance Black
Produced by
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood
Brian Grazer
Brian Grazer

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