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"J. Edgar" explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century. As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover (DiCaprio) 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.
Original Release
11/09/2011
US Release
11/09/2011
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Leonardo DiCaprio | J. Edgar Hoover / John Edgar Hoover |
| Josh Hamilton | Robert Irwin |
| Geoff Pierson | Mitchell Palmer |
| Cheryl Lawson | Palmer's Wife |
| Kaitlyn Dever | Palmer's Daughter |
| Brady Matthews | Inspector |
| Gunner Wright | Dwight Eisenhower |
| David A. Cooper | Franklin Roosevelt |
| Ed Westwick | Agent Smith |
| Naomi Watts | Helen Gandy |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Leonardo DiCaprio | J. Edgar Hoover / John Edgar Hoover |
| Josh Hamilton | Robert Irwin |
| Geoff Pierson | Mitchell Palmer |
| Cheryl Lawson | Palmer's Wife |
| Kaitlyn Dever | Palmer's Daughter |
| Brady Matthews | Inspector |
| Gunner Wright | Dwight Eisenhower |
| David A. Cooper | Franklin Roosevelt |
| Ed Westwick | Agent Smith |
| Naomi Watts | Helen Gandy |
| Kelly Lester | Head Secretary |
| Jack Donner | Edgar's Father |
| Judi Dench | Annie Hoover / Anna Marie Hoover |
| Dylan Burns | Hoover as a Child |
| Jordan Bridges | Labor Dept. Lawyer |
| Tatyana Poppe | Caminetti |
| Jessica Hecht | Emma Goldman |
| Josh Stamberg | Agent Stokes |
| Michael James Faradie | Bureau Agent (1919) |
| Christian Clemenson | Inspector Schell |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Erica Huggins | Executive Producer |
| Tim Moore | Executive Producer |
| Clint Eastwood | Producer |
| Brian Grazer | Producer |
| Robert Lorenz | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
J. Edgar (Uk)
Clips
J. Edgar: That Was The Old Bureau
J. Edgar: I'm So Proud Of You
J. Edgar: Leave The Transcriptions With Me
J. Edgar: Where's The Ransom Note?
J. Edgar: The Lindbergh Law
J. Edgar: You Perjured Yourself
J. Edgar: Confidential Secret
J. Edgar: My Work Comes First
Behind the Scenes
J. Edgar: Leonardo Dicaprio On Hoover's Mother
J. Edgar: Naomi Watts On Her Character
J. Edgar: Armie Hammer On J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar: Josh Lucas On Getting The Role
J. Edgar: Dermot Mulroney On Hoover As A Painter
J. Edgar: Jeffrey Donovan On Rfk And Hoover's Relationship
J. Edgar: Clint Eastwood On How He Got Involved
Other Videos
J. Edgar: Keep A Secret (TV Spot)
J. Edgar: Mirror (TV Spot)
J. Edgar: Every Word (TV Spot)
J. Edgar: Corruption Rev (TV Spot)
J. Edgar: Price (TV Spot)
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2012 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
