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J. Edgar is a 2011 American biographical drama film based on the career of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, directed, produced and scored by Clint Eastwood. Written by Dustin Lance Black, the film focuses on Hoover's life from the 1919 Palmer Raids onward.
Nov 11, 2011 · A film by Clint Eastwood starring Leonardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover, the powerful and controversial head of the F.B.I. for nearly fifty years. The film explores his personal and professional life, his relationships, his achievements, and his controversies.
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John Edgar Hoover (January 1, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was an American law-enforcement administrator who served as the final Director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). President Calvin Coolidge first appointed Hoover as director of the BOI, the predecessor to the FBI, in 1924.
Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of J. Edgar Hoover, the controversial director of the FBI who fought gangsters, Nazis and Communists, but also used illegal surveillance and tactics against political enemies. Find out how he shaped the F.B.I. and his legacy in American history.
Sep 19, 2011 · 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...
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J. Edgar is a biopic of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, who criticize its makeup, lighting, narrative, and storytelling.
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Apr 30, 2024 · J. Edgar Hoover was a United States government official who served as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 1924 until his death in 1972. He built the agency into a highly effective, and occasionally controversial, arm of federal law enforcement.
