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Cast
Broderick Crawford
as J. Edgar Hoover
James Wainwright
as Young Hoover
Michael Parks
as Robert F. Kennedy
José Ferrer
as Lionel McCoy
Celeste Holm
as Florence Hollister
Rip Torn
as Dwight Webb
Dan Dailey
as Clyde Tolson
Ronee Blakley
as Carrie DeWitt
Howard Da Silva
as Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Marley
as Dave Hindley
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1977
Runtime1h 52m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresDrama, History
Votes15
DirectorLarry Cohen
WritersLarry Cohen
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
About The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
The story of J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI from 1924-1972, following his racket-busting days through his reign under eight US presidents.
Directed by Larry Cohen, The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover leans on a strong ensemble — Broderick Crawford, James Wainwright, Michael Parks — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1977.
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