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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977)

Movie ★ 5.1 112 min

Drama History

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.

Larry Cohen Director Larry Cohen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 1, 1977
Runtime
112 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0076567
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Cast

Broderick Crawford Broderick Crawford J. Edgar Hoover James Wainwright James Wainwright Young Hoover Michael Parks Michael Parks Robert F. Kennedy José Ferrer José Ferrer Lionel McCoy Celeste Holm Celeste Holm Florence Hollister Rip Torn Rip Torn Dwight Webb Dan Dailey Dan Dailey Clyde Tolson Ronee Blakley Ronee Blakley Carrie DeWitt Howard Da Silva Howard Da Silva Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt John Marley John Marley Dave Hindley Michael Sacks Michael Sacks Melvin Purvis Raymond St. Jacques Raymond St. Jacques Martin Luther King June Havoc June Havoc Hoover's Mother Lloyd Nolan Lloyd Nolan Attorney General Harlan Stone Andrew Duggan Andrew Duggan Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson Jack Cassidy Jack Cassidy Damon Runyon George Plimpton George Plimpton Quentin Reynolds Lloyd Gough Lloyd Gough Walter Winchell

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover about?
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.
Who directed The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover was directed by Larry Cohen.
Who stars in The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover stars Broderick Crawford, James Wainwright, Michael Parks, José Ferrer.
When was The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover released?
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover is a 1977 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?
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