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J. Edgar (2011)

โ€œThe most powerful man in the world.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 2,641 votes 2h 17m r DramaHistoryCrime

#154 of 249 films from 2011 #3173 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Clint Eastwood ยท Written by Dustin Lance Black

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Overview

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.

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprioas John Edgar Hoover
Naomi Wattsas Helen Gandy
Armie Hammeras Clyde Tolson
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

Facts

Release dateNovember 9, 2011
Runtime137 min (2h 17m) โ€” longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresDrama, History, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$84,606,030 (2.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt1616195

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Questions

How long is J. Edgar?
J. Edgar runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Is J. Edgar worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 2,641 votes, which places it #154 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 39%) and #3173 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed J. Edgar?
J. Edgar was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Million Dollar Baby (2004), Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992).
Who stars in J. Edgar?
Leonardo DiCaprio as John Edgar Hoover; Naomi Watts as Helen Gandy; Armie Hammer as Clyde Tolson; Josh Lucas as Charles Lindbergh; Josh Hamilton as Robert Irwin; Judi Dench as Anna Marie Hoover.
What is J. Edgar rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for J. Edgar?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6442.

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