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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover is a 1977 American biographical drama film written, produced, and directed by Larry Cohen.It stars Broderick Crawford as Hoover, alongside an ensemble cast including Jose Ferrer, Michael Parks, Rip Torn, James Wainwright, Celeste Holm, Ronee Blakely, John Marley, Michael Sacks, Brad Dexter, Tanya Roberts and in final screen appearances, Jack Cassidy and Dan ...
- Larry Cohen
- Larry Cohen
- Larco Productions
- Miklós Rózsa
Dec 23, 1977 · The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover: Directed by Larry Cohen. With Broderick Crawford, James Wainwright, Michael Parks, José Ferrer. The story of the late J. Edgar Hoover, who was head of the FBI from 1924-1972.
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- Biography, Drama
- Larry Cohen
- 1977-12-23
- Destruction of his personal files became a priority upon his death in 1972. J. Edgar Hoover died at his home on the night of May 1-2, 1972; his body discovered the next morning by his chauffeur.
- The difference between personal papers and official files became a point of contention with Congress. Between May 2 and May 12, 1972, Helen Gandy worked on the personal files collected by J. Edgar Hoover, while at the same time she and other FBI officials took steps to preserve what they considered official files.
- Eight presidential administrations had been spanned by Hoover’s tenure as Director of the FBI. When Helen Gandy closed the last of the boxes (more than thirty total) which contained the papers she identified as Hoover’s personal files and sent them to the FBI for final destruction, only two known people had seen the contents of the entire personal file.
- Hoover’s Official and Confidential Files were released, though redacted, to the public. The Official and Confidential files kept by the FBI at the behest of Director Hoover, known as Hoover’s Official and Confidential files, were released to the general public in the late 20 century.
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When Hoover dies in 1972, a scandal erupts after his private files become public record and America gets a shocking glimpse into the mysterious figure who led the bureau in the most tumultuous ...
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- Larry Cohen
- PG
- Broderick Crawford
Private Files Of J. Edgar Hoover, The. The story of the late J. Edgar Hoover, who was head of the FBI from 1924-1972. The film follows Hoover from his racket-busting days through his reign under eight U.S. presidents. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
Jul 29, 2004 · Brief Synopsis. The life of former FBI director J. Edgar Hoover is dramatized. Some of the notable successes of his career with the bureau are shown, including the shooting of notorious gangster John Dillinger in Chicago and Hoover's first arrest. Hoover's homosexuality, his decadent private life, and his propensity for using blackmail to gain ...
Larry Cohen. Director, Writer. The files that escaped the shredder have become an incredible motion picture. From the Kennedys to Martin Luther King. From cab drivers to Congressmen. From housewives to hostesses. He had something on 58 million people. It was all in his files.
