J. Edgar
Nov 09 2011
•2h 17m
•Drama, Crime, History
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.
Cast
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Leonardo DiCaprio
John Edgar Hoover
Naomi Watts
Helen Gandy
Armie Hammer
Clyde Tolson
Josh Lucas
Charles Lindbergh
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