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J. Edgar is a 2011 American biographical drama film based on the career of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, directed, produced and scored by Clint Eastwood. Written by Dustin Lance Black, the film focuses on Hoover's life from the 1919 Palmer Raids onward. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas, and Judi Dench. It marked Adam Driver's film debut.

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2011 · 2h 17m · Drama · Crime · History

TMDB 6.2/10 (2,610 votes)

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

Box office $85M worldwide

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Clint EastwoodDirector

Leonardo DiCaprioas John Edgar Hoover

Armie Hammeras Clyde Tolson

Naomi Wattsas Helen Gandy

Josh Lucasas Charles Lindbergh

Josh Hamiltonas Robert Irwin

Judi Denchas Anna Marie Hoover

Geoff Piersonas Mitchell Palmer

Gunner Wrightas Dwight Eisenhower

Dermot Mulroneyas Colonel Schwarzkopf

Kaitlyn Deveras Palmer's Daughter

Adam Driveras Walter Lyle

Ed Westwickas Agent Smith

Jessica Hechtas Emma Goldman

Denis O'Hareas Albert Osborne

Cast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.