J. Edgar
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J. Edgar

The most powerful man in the world.

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.

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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.

Released November 9, 2011

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Top cast

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio

John Edgar Hoover

Armie Hammer

Armie Hammer

Clyde Tolson

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Helen Gandy

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Charles Lindbergh

Josh Hamilton

Josh Hamilton

Robert Irwin

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Anna Marie Hoover

Geoff Pierson

Geoff Pierson

Mitchell Palmer

Gunner Wright

Gunner Wright

Dwight Eisenhower

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