J. Edgar (2011)
J. Edgar is a 2011 drama movie directed by Clint Eastwood, with a running time of 2h 17m. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer and Naomi Watts.
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.
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What is J. Edgar about?
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.
When was J. Edgar released?
J. Edgar was released on 9 November 2011.
How long is J. Edgar?
J. Edgar runs 2h 17m.
Who made J. Edgar?
J. Edgar was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Where can I watch J. Edgar?
J. Edgar is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch J. Edgar
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio as John Edgar Hoover
- Armie Hammer as Clyde Tolson
- Naomi Watts as Helen Gandy
- Josh Lucas as Charles Lindbergh
- Josh Hamilton as Robert Irwin
- Judi Dench as Anna Marie Hoover
- Geoff Pierson as Mitchell Palmer
- Gunner Wright as Dwight Eisenhower
- Dermot Mulroney as Colonel Schwarzkopf
- Kaitlyn Dever as Palmer's Daughter
- Adam Driver as Walter Lyle
- Ed Westwick as Agent Smith
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