J. Edgar(2011)
The most powerful man in the world.
Synopsis
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 by Clint Eastwood
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Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio
John Edgar Hoover
Armie Hammer
Clyde Tolson
Naomi Watts
Helen Gandy
Josh Lucas
Charles Lindbergh
Josh Hamilton
Robert Irwin
Judi Dench
Anna Marie Hoover
Geoff Pierson
Mitchell Palmer
Gunner Wright
Dwight Eisenhower
Dermot Mulroney
Colonel Schwarzkopf
Kaitlyn Dever
Palmer's Daughter
Adam Driver
Walter Lyle
Ed Westwick
Agent Smith
Jessica Hecht
Emma Goldman
Denis O'Hare
Albert Osborne
Lea Thompson
Lela Rogers
Damon Herriman
Bruno Hauptmann
Sadie Calvano
Edgar's Niece
Amanda Schull
Anita Colby
J. Edgar — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch J. Edgar?+
J. Edgar is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did J. Edgar come out?+
J. Edgar was released in 2011.
How long is J. Edgar?+
J. Edgar runs for 137 minutes (2 hours and 17 minutes).
Who directed J. Edgar?+
J. Edgar was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in J. Edgar?+
J. Edgar stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas and Josh Hamilton.
Is J. Edgar worth watching?+
J. Edgar holds a 6.2/10 rating from 2,654 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, crime and history.
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