The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977)

Drama

History

- 2h 52m

50 %

User Score

The files that escaped the shredder have become an incredible motion picture.

Overview

The story of the late J. Edgar Hoover, who was head of the FBI from 1924-1972. The film follows Hoover from his racket-busting days through his reign under eight U.S. presidents.

Top Billed Cast

Broderick Crawford

J. Edgar Hoover

James Wainwright

Young Hoover

Michael Parks

Robert F. Kennedy

José Ferrer

Lionel McCoy

Celeste Holm

Florence Hollister

Rip Torn

Dwight Webb

Dan Dailey

Clyde Tolson

Ronee Blakley

Carrie DeWitt

Howard Da Silva

Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt

John Marley

Dave Hindley

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Original Title

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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