J. Edgar

Name: J. Edgar
Director: Clint Eastwood
Genre: Drama, Crime, History
Released: 2011
Duration: 2 h 17 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas, Josh Hamilton

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20112h 17m6.2(2,610 votes)

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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.

J. Edgar (2011) is a drama, crime, and history film directed by Clint Eastwood. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, and Naomi Watts. The film runs for 2 hours 17 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 2,610 votes.

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Director

Clint Eastwood

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio

John Edgar Hoover

Armie Hammer

Clyde Tolson

Naomi Watts

Helen Gandy

Josh Lucas

Charles Lindbergh

Josh Hamilton

Robert Irwin

Judi Dench

Anna Marie Hoover

Geoff Pierson

Mitchell Palmer

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Who stars in J. Edgar?

J. Edgar stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, and Josh Lucas, and was directed by Clint Eastwood.

How long is J. Edgar?

J. Edgar has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes.

When did J. Edgar come out?

J. Edgar was released in 2011.

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J. Edgar is a drama, crime, and history film.

Is J. Edgar worth watching?

J. Edgar holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.