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J. Edgar
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J. Edgar

Wed, Nov 9, 2011
  • Drama
  • Crime
  • History
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasThu, Nov 3, 2011AFI Film Festival
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Jan 20, 2012
CA
  • In CinemasFri, Nov 11, 2011
AU
  • In CinemasWed, Dec 7, 2011
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Jan 11, 2012
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Jan 19, 2012
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Jan 28, 2012
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.

Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Leonardo DiCaprio
    Leonardo DiCaprio
    as John Edgar Hoover
  • Armie Hammer
    Armie Hammer
    as Clyde Tolson
  • Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    as Helen Gandy
  • Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    as Charles Lindbergh
  • Josh Hamilton
    Josh Hamilton
    as Robert Irwin
  • Judi Dench
    Judi Dench
    as Anna Marie Hoover
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