Edgar hoover became one of the most powerful men in american history a man who collected secrets and knew how to use them. J edgar files private files of j edgar hoover j edgar hoover. Edgar hoover conducted an untold number of illegal, covert, and primarily unnecessary surveillance investigations on countless numbers. It came at as the culmination of several years of hardhitting productions. Completed in 1978 but never theatrically released by its distributor, the private files of j. J edgar hoover article about j edgar hoover by the free. Edgar hoover is a 1977 american biographical drama film written. Jul, 2017 the fbi director kept infamous files on politicians sex livesincluding a new books revelations of rfks secret meetings with marilyn monroe. John edgar hoover january 1, 1895 may 2, 1972, generally known as j. A theatrical trailer for writerdirector larry cohens 1977 bio pic the private files of j. Edgar hoover stars broderick crawford, dan dailey, jose ferrer, michael parks the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min, and received a score of. Edgar hoover mgm limited edition collection i just watched this film.
Edgar hoover s office and home, the fbis headquarters in washington, dc, and training facility in virginia, and the mayflower hotel where hoover ate lunch daily. Edgar hoover is a 1977 american biographical drama film written, produced, and directed by larry cohen. The film follows hoover from his racketbusting days through his reign under eight u. Edgar hoover casts broderick crawford as hoover, supported by a cast of hollywood notables. He was chosen as director of the bureau of investigation because he helped start it. Though all seem to agree that crawford gives a stunning performance, the film has been the subject of no little controversy. This page was last edited on 25 january 2020, at 00. Edgar hoover cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The film follows hoovers career as fbi director from prohibition through organized crime, the red scare, the martin luther king, jr. J edgar is a woefully boring movie film the guardian. Edgar hoover, starring broderick crawford in the titular role and surrounded by an impressive cast.
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The secret life of j edgar hoover film the guardian. The files that escaped the shredder have become an incredible motion picture. The fbi director kept infamous files on politicians sex livesincluding a new books revelations of rfks secret meetings with marilyn monroe. Edgar john edgar hoover, 18951972, american administrator, director of the federal bureau of investigation federal bureau of investigation fbi, division of the u. The film follows hoover s career as fbi director from prohibition through organized crime, the red scare, the martin luther king, jr. Webb is hired by reporter dave hindley john marley to dig up the dirt on the recently deceased hoovers personal and professional life. Broderick crawford was an amazing actor who brought j edgar hoover to life. Vintage cylinder vacuum, argos catalogue items from. 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 in a cameo role, and in final screen appearances.
Edgar hoover 1977 directed by larry cohen, starring broderick crawford and michael parks it follows hoover during the 48 years that he ran the fbi and examines his willingness to bend the constitution to defend the nation, as well as his refusal to retire and the fear of presidents to openly confront him. The highlight of this transfer is the entire collection of director j. More rare, obscure, and onceunattainable titles are being released now than ever before, from the camp classic cobra woman with maria montez to larry cohens the private files of j. The director for an astonishing 48 years, starting in 1924, j. Edgar hoover is told in flashback by former fbi agent dwight webb a young and almost unrecognizable rip torn. Edgar hoover you are looking for thought provoking, serious and captivating movies about with fbi, president, gangsters, crimes, politics, ambition and society themes of biography and drama genre shot in usa. A zesty cast of veterans add spice to the scandalous and. Edgar hoover files have been the source of a great deal of controversy, which still holds true, decades after his death. Mar 16, 2010 a theatrical trailer for writerdirector larry cohens 1977 bio pic the private files of j. Clyde anderson tolson may 22, 1900 april 14, 1975 was the secondranking official of the fbi from 1930 until 1972, from 1947 titled associate director, primarily responsible for personnel and discipline. Federal bureau of investigation confidential files.
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