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J. Edgar (2011)
Also known as: J. Edgar Hoover, Hoover

Director Clint Eastwood's 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 (Leonardo 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.

Reviews

J. Edgar Review - November 9, 2011
Clint Eastwood delivers an interesting, but tepid biopic of Hoover.

Previews

IGN's Fall Movie Preview - September 12, 2011
Drive, Muppets and Harold & Kumar 3 are just some of this fall's must-see movies.

News

Breaking Dawn Stomps Happy Feet - November 20, 2011
Dancing penguin sequel disappoints in its debut.

Immortals Conquers the Box Office - November 13, 2011
Adam Sandler's No. 1 debut hot streak ends with Jack and Jill.

The Dark Tower Lives? - August 17, 2011
Ron Howard and Brian Grazer refuse to drop the project.

Watts Up, J. Edgar? - January 26, 2011
Eastwood casts The Ring actress in his Hoover biopic.

Clint and Beyonce Teaming Up - January 20, 2011
Eastwood to direct Knowles in A Star is Born remake.

Lucas Flying High for Eastwood - January 18, 2011
Stealth star cast as aviation icon Charles Lindbergh in J. Edgar.

Charlize Picks Alien Over Eastwood? - January 11, 2011
Oscar winner rejects Hoover, joins Snow White and maybe Alien prequel.

Clint's Hoover Sucks in Charlize - December 9, 2010
Oscar winner Theron to join DiCaprio in FBI chief biopic.

Eastwood Casts JLA's Batman - December 8, 2010
Social Network actor Hammer joins Hoover biopic.

I'm Still Here, Clint - October 12, 2010
Eastwood says Phoenix isn't in his Hoover biopic.

Phoenix Rising for Eastwood - September 22, 2010
The not so crazy after all actor lined up for Clint's Hoover biopic.

Leonardo DiCaprio: G-Man in Drag - June 17, 2010
Clint Eastwood locks up his J. Edgar Hoover.

J. Edgar DiCaprio? - March 31, 2010
The Aviator is reportedly being eyed for Clint's biopic.

J. Edgar Eastwood - March 11, 2010
Clint sets his sights on the FBI's number one suspect.

Hoover Gets Milked - March 2, 2010
Oscar winner to script biopic of notorious FBI boss.

Features

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 146 - November 18, 2011
Hunger Games, Doctor Who, BioShock, Trek, Twilight & Akira.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 145 - November 11, 2011
Star Trek, Blade Runner 2, video game films and the Oscars.

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Movie Details

J. Edgar

  • MPAA Rating: R
  • Release Date:
  • US (wide): November 11, 2011
  • US (limited): November 9, 2011
  • Genre: Drama
  • Other Genres: Crime
  • Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Production Company: Imagine Entertainment
  • Language: English
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