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  1. 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 ...

  2. 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.

    • (770)
    • Biography, Drama
    • Larry Cohen
    • 1977-12-23
  3. 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 ...

    • (4)
    • Larry Cohen
    • PG
    • Broderick Crawford
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  5. Nov 11, 2011 · J. Edgar: Directed by Clint Eastwood. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Josh Hamilton, Geoff Pierson, Cheryl Lawson. J. Edgar Hoover, powerful head of the F.B.I. for nearly fifty years, looks back on his professional and personal life.

    • (132K)
    • Biography, Drama, Romance
    • Clint Eastwood
    • 2011-11-11
  6. Synopsis. 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. Now you can see how he used it.

    • 1977
    • 3
    • Larry Cohen
    • 112 min
  7. 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.

  8. Jan 22, 2012 · J. Edgar – review. Philip French. Sat 21 Jan 2012 19.06 EST. W arner Brothers helped create the heroic myth of the FBI and its founder, J Edgar Hoover, in the 1930s when the studio was persuaded ...