J. Edgar(2011)
“The most powerful man in the world.”
Overview
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.
Director
Clint Eastwood
Studio
Imagine Entertainment
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$85M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$85M
Production Companies
Imagine Entertainment • Malpaso Productions • Wintergreen Productions
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Where can I watch J. Edgar?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for J. Edgar (2011).
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.
Who directed J. Edgar?▼
J. Edgar was directed by Clint Eastwood and released in 2011. It is a drama, crime, history film.
How long is J. Edgar?▼
J. Edgar has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in J. Edgar?▼
The cast of J. Edgar includes 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 and more.
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