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One of the oft-repeated rumors – some call them myths – about J. Edgar Hoover is that he kept secret personal files in order to prevent his bosses, the Presidents of the United States and the Attorney Generals who worked for them, from firing him as director.
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 ...
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- Larry Cohen
- Larco Productions
- Miklós Rózsa
What exactly are the O&C Files? Some 17,000 pages contained in 165 files that Hoover retained in the privacy of his own office suite. They evolved in an interesting way. In the beginning—and...
Edit page. 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. The film follows Hoover from his racket-busting days through his reign under eight U.S. presidents.
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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 ...
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...
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