J. Edgar (2011)

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Directed by

Clint Eastwood

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Leonardo DiCaprio
J. 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

Written by

Dustin Lance Black
(written by)

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Such a disappointment

12 years, 2 months ago at Feb 11 1:16

PvtCaboose91

3 votes

"What's important at this time is to re-clarify the difference between hero and villain."

The word "okay" is the most apt adjective for 2011's J. Edgar, Clint Eastwood's unambitious but handsomely-mounted biopic of one of the most interesting men of the 20th Century. The direction is okay and the acting is merely okay... Apart from lavish sets and (mostly) stunning makeup, nothing s... read more

Almost completely different to the true story.

12 years, 2 months ago at Feb 21 12:59

SJMJ91

1 vote

With perhaps the most successful actor turned director behind the camera and featuring one of the most popular actors in this current era, there seemed like there was nothing that was going to stop this becoming a huge success! Despite that there are various references that the film consists of that is beyond anything than Eastwood or DiCaprio have been part of, expectations were still high. Plus,... read more

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12 years, 2 months ago at Feb 25 0:53

Mike Prates

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Even with all the surprises that have characterized Clint Eastwood’s twilight film years, with their crepuscular tales of good and evil, the tenderness of the love story in “J. Edgar” comes as a shock. Anchored by a forceful, vulnerable Leonardo DiCaprio, who lays bare J. Edgar Hoover’s humanity, despite the odds and an impasto of old-coot movie makeup, this latest jolt from Mr. Eastwood i... read more

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As the face of law enforcement in America 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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