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  • Leonardo DiCaprio

    Leonardo DiCaprio

    J. Edgar Hoover

  • Armie Hammer

    Armie Hammer

    Clyde Tolson

  • Naomi Watts

    Naomi Watts

    Helen Gandy

  • Josh Lucas

    Josh Lucas

    Charles Lindbergh

  • Judi Dench

    Judi Dench

    Annie Marie Hoover

  • Ed Westwick

    Ed Westwick

    Agent Smith

  • Gunner Wright

    Gunner Wright

    Dwight Eisenhower

Credits
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  • Clint Eastwood

    Clint Eastwood

    Director / Producer

  • Dustin Lance Black

    Dustin Lance Black

    Screenwriter

  • Brian Grazer

    Brian Grazer

    Producer

  • Ron Howard

    Ron Howard

    Producer

  • Robert Lorenz

    Robert Lorenz

    Producer

  • Tom Stern

    Tom Stern

    Director of Photography

  • Joel Cox

    Joel Cox

    Editor

  • Gary Roach

    Gary Roach

    Editor

Latest News

  1. Box Office Report: 'Immortals' Scores $15 Mil Friday for Likely $35 Mil Weekend

    Box Office Report: 'Immortals' Scores $15 Mil Friday for Likely $35 Mil Weekend

    10:03 am PST 11/12/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Adam Sandler's new family comedy "Jack and Jill" is in a tight race for No. 2 with holdover "Puss in Boots"; Clint Eastwood's "J. Edgar," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, buoyed by older adults. READ MORE

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  2. Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Growing Pains': A Look Back at the 'J. Edgar' Star's Breakout Role

    Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Growing Pains': A Look Back at the 'J. Edgar' Star's Breakout Role

    2:58 pm PST 11/11/2011
    • Bill Higgins
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    Though the ABC series wasn't the his first credit, it was the actor’s portrayal of Luke Brower that put him on the map. READ MORE

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  3. New Movie Reviews: 'J. Edgar,' 'Jack and Jill,' 'Immortals,' 'Melancholia' Hitting Theaters

    New Movie Reviews: 'J. Edgar,' 'Jack and Jill,' 'Immortals,' 'Melancholia' Hitting Theaters

    9:00 pm PST 11/10/2011
    • Paula Zulian
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    What is THR's critical take on the films getting released Friday? READ MORE

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  4. Box Office Preview: 'Immortals,' 'Jack and Jill' Take on 'Puss in Boots'

    Box Office Preview: 'Immortals,' 'Jack and Jill' Take on 'Puss in Boots'

    6:19 pm PST 11/10/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Clint Eastwood's Leonardo DiCaprio-toplined "J. Edgar" also enters the market, going after adults, and Lars Van Trier's "Melancholia" opens at the specialty box office. READ MORE

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  5. Box Office Report: Clint Eastwood's 'J. Edgar' Grosses $53,000 From 7 Cities

    Box Office Report: Clint Eastwood's 'J. Edgar' Grosses $53,000 From 7 Cities

    9:04 am PST 11/10/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The midweek select debt is designed to build word-of-mouth in advance of the biopic’s nationwide debut on Friday. READ MORE

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  6. Clint Eastwood Praises Herman Cain and Chris Christie

    Clint Eastwood Praises Herman Cain and Chris Christie

    7:18 pm PST 11/9/2011
    • Rebecca Ford
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    The "J. Edgar" director has been candidly speaking about his own political stance for the upcoming presidential race. READ MORE

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  7. VIDEO: J. Edgar: Trailer

    4:11 pm PST 11/9/2011
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    Leonardo DiCaprio plays the legendary FBI chief across four decades of public and personal history. READ MORE

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  8. Leonardo DiCaprio As J. Edgar Hoover: What The Critics Think

    Leonardo DiCaprio As J. Edgar Hoover: What The Critics Think

    12:15 pm PST 11/8/2011
    • Lauren Schutte
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    Reviews are mixed on the actor's characterization of the famed FBI director in Clint Eastwood's biopic, opening wide Nov. 11. READ MORE

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  9. 'J. Edgar'

    6:00 am PST 11/8/2011
    • Todd McCarthy
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    FILM REVIEW: A tale of a vengeful egomaniac with covert desires is handled with intelligence by Clint Eastwood and Leonardo DiCaprio. READ MORE

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  10. Leonardo DiCaprio Helps LACMA Raise $3 Million at First Art + Film Gala

    Leonardo DiCaprio Helps LACMA Raise $3 Million at First Art + Film Gala

    3:19 pm PST 11/7/2011
    • Degen Pener
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    Los Angeles County Museum of Art and its event co-chair post big returns launching an inaugural fundraiser in support of movies at the museum. READ MORE

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  11. The Race
    FEINBERG FORECAST: 'Coriolanus,' 'J. Edgar,' 'Hugo,' 'Into the Abyss,' 'Lady' Move Post-AFI

    FEINBERG FORECAST: 'Coriolanus,' 'J. Edgar,' 'Hugo,' 'Into the Abyss,' 'Lady' Move Post-AFI

    11:15 am PST 11/7/2011
    • Scott Feinberg
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    THR's awards expert Scott Feinberg offers his latest take on the Oscar race. READ MORE

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  12. The Race
    'J. Edgar' Screens at LACMA, Clint Eastwood and Co. on Hand for Festivities

    'J. Edgar' Screens at LACMA, Clint Eastwood and Co. on Hand for Festivities

    8:59 am PDT 11/5/2011
    • Scott Feinberg
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    UPDATED: The director, who is being honored this weekend, was joined by Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer and Dustin Lance Black. READ MORE

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  13. 'J. Edgar': What the Critics Are Saying

    'J. Edgar': What the Critics Are Saying

    4:10 pm PDT 11/4/2011
    • Philiana Ng
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    Early reviews of the Clint Eastwood-directed film starring Leonardo DiCaprio have been mixed. READ MORE

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  14. Leonardo DiCaprio As 'J. Edgar': What He's Saying About the Role

    Leonardo DiCaprio As 'J. Edgar': What He's Saying About the Role

    3:23 pm PDT 11/4/2011
    • Lauren Schutte
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    "I completely disagree with a lot of his tactics," the actor tells THR of the FBI director who he brings to the big screen Nov. 9. READ MORE

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  15. AFI Fest: The 8 Films on Everyone's Radar

    AFI Fest: The 8 Films on Everyone's Radar

    1:02 pm PDT 11/4/2011
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Lars Von Trier's "Melancholia" and Clint Eastwood's "J. Edgar" are among the 2011 festival's brightest contenders. READ MORE

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  16. Clint Eastwood's 'J. Edgar,' Featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as Hoover, Opens AFI Fest

    2:13 am PDT 11/4/2011
    • Scott Feinberg
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    Could the 36-year-old actor finally win an Oscar for his performance in this epic bio-pic? READ MORE

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  17. Review
    J. Edgar: Film Review

    J. Edgar: Film Review

    10:00 pm PDT 11/3/2011
    • Todd McCarthy
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    Written by Dustin Lance Black, the Warner Bros. film features Armie Hammer, Judi Dench and Naomi Watts as the historic FBI Boss' closest companions. READ MORE

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  18. 'J. Edgar' Premiere Red Carpet Arrivals

    'J. Edgar' Premiere Red Carpet Arrivals

    9:57 pm PDT 11/3/2011
    • Philiana Ng
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    Leonardo DiCaprio, director Clint Eastwood, Armie Hammer and Naomi Watts were among the stars who walked the carpet to kick off this year's AFI Fest. READ MORE

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  19. Live Feed
    'The Mentalist' Co-Star Michael Rady Talks Simon Baker's Directing Style, First Day Jitters and Two Upcoming Projects

    'The Mentalist' Co-Star Michael Rady Talks Simon Baker's Directing Style, First Day Jitters and Two Upcoming Projects

    9:00 am PDT 11/3/2011
    • Philiana Ng
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    The actor, also set to appear in "J. Edgar" and "House of Lies," plays the young boss of the California Bureau of Investigation on the CBS procedural but tells THR that he "didn't know how long I was going to be around." READ MORE

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  20. Leonardo DiCaprio Talks J. Edgar Hoover's Homosexuality; Slashed Fee 90 Percent for Clint Eastwood

    Leonardo DiCaprio Talks J. Edgar Hoover's Homosexuality; Slashed Fee 90 Percent for Clint Eastwood

    2:19 pm PDT 11/2/2011
    • THR staff
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    In the new issue of The Hollywood Reporter, the dream duo open up about the making of the upcoming film about the FBI's controversial first leader. READ MORE

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Summary

A penetrating glimpse into controversial FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover's legacy.

Company Info

  • Warner Bros. Pictures Studio
  • Imagine Entertainment Production Company
  • Malpaso Productions Production Company