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J. Edgar is a 2011 American biographical drama film based on the career of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, directed, produced and scored by Clint Eastwood. Written by Dustin Lance Black, the film focuses on Hoover's life from the 1919 Palmer Raids onward.
John Edgar Hoover (January 1, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was an American law-enforcement administrator who served as the final Director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). President Calvin Coolidge first appointed Hoover as director of the BOI, the predecessor to the FBI, in 1924.
Nov 11, 2011 · A film by Clint Eastwood starring Leonardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover, the powerful and controversial head of the F.B.I. for nearly fifty years. The film explores his personal and professional life, his relationships, his achievements, and his controversies.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Clint Eastwood
- 2011-11-11
As the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered.
- 2 min
- 1.6M
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J. Edgar is a biopic of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, who criticize its makeup, lighting, narrative, and storytelling.
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- Clint Eastwood
- R
- Leonardo Dicaprio
Jun 18, 2024 · J. Edgar Hoover was a United States government official who served as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 1924 until his death in 1972. He built the agency into a highly effective, and occasionally controversial, arm of federal law enforcement.
Apr 3, 2014 · J. Edgar Hoover joined the Justice Department in 1917 and was named director of the Department’s Bureau of Investigation in 1924. When the Bureau reorganized as the Federal Bureau of...
