J. Edgar (2011)
Movie 2h 17m ★ 6.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, teach me something
J. Edgar is a crime, drama and history movie from 2011. It is directed by Clint Eastwood. The cast includes Geoff Pierson, Jessica Hecht and Dermot Mulroney. The running time is 2h 17m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.2 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Clint EastwoodDirector
- Geoff Piersonas Mitchell Palmer
- Jessica Hechtas Emma Goldman
- Dermot Mulroneyas Colonel Schwarzkopf
- Lea Thompsonas Lela Rogers
- Josh Lucasas Charles Lindbergh
- Leonardo DiCaprioas John Edgar Hoover
- Judi Denchas Anna Marie Hoover
- Josh Hamiltonas Robert Irwin
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Questions about J. Edgar
- What genre is J. Edgar?
- J. Edgar is categorised as Crime, Drama, History.
- Who stars in J. Edgar?
- Geoff Pierson, Jessica Hecht, Dermot Mulroney, Lea Thompson, Josh Lucas appear in the main cast.
- Who directed J. Edgar?
- Clint Eastwood directed J. Edgar.
- How long is J. Edgar?
- J. Edgar runs for 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- Is J. Edgar worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch J. Edgar?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
