J. Edgar (2011)

Name: J. Edgar
Genre: Drama, Crime, History
Released: 2011
Duration: 137 min
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas, Josh Hamilton

2h 17m United States of America

Drama Crime History

Plot

J. Edgar Hoover, a formidable figure in American law enforcement for nearly five decades, was both feared and respected. His influence shaped the FBI, but beneath his public persona lay a tapestry of hidden truths that could have shattered his legacy. The tension between his powerful position and the private scandals he meticulously concealed reveals a complex man grappling with his identity. As Hoover's story unfolds, the duality of his character comes to light, illustrating the precarious balance between authority and vulnerability in a life steeped in secrecy.

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio Armie Hammer Naomi Watts Josh Lucas Josh Hamilton Judi Dench Geoff Pierson Gunner Wright Dermot Mulroney Kaitlyn Dever Adam Driver Ed Westwick Jessica Hecht Denis O'Hare Lea Thompson