J. Edgar

Theatrical - Limited 2012-02-21

Cast Josh Lucas Armie Hammer Leonardo DiCaprio Naomi Watts Judi Dench Ken Howard
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Written by Dustin Black

Genres: Drama

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J. EDGAR explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century. As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover (DiCaprio) 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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