Clint Eastwood (Gran Torino, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven) directs Leonardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover, the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years. Hoover was was instrumental in founding the FBI in 1935, where he remained director until his death in 1972. Behind closed doors, however he held secrets that would have destroyed his career. The screenplay is written by Dustin Lance Black (Milk).
Starring:
Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Judi Dench, Dermot Mulroney, Josh Hamilton, Geoff Pierson, Cheryl Lawson, Katlyn Dever, David A. Cooper, Naomi Watts, Gunner Wright
Directed by:
Clint Eastwood
Reviews:
"This is an elegant film from a classy filmmaker that will satisfy a discerning, intelligent audience" - Urbancinefile.com.au
"The effect of Hoover on America itself is largely ignored, its speculations are cramped, and its actors hampered with plastic, padding and wigs" - Guardian UK
"Without enough on-screen drama this can sometimes feel like a bum-numbing slog but it provides insight into Hoover's career, brought to life by a stunning DiCaprio" - Sun Online
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