Name: The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
Director: Larry Cohen
Genre: Drama, History, Biography
Released: 1977-01-01
Duration: PT1h 52mM
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Broderick Crawford, James Wainwright, Michael Parks, José Ferrer, Celeste Holm

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What is The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) about?

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The story of J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI from 1924-1972, following his racket-busting days through his reign under eight US presidents.

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Who stars in The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?

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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover stars Broderick Crawford (J. Edgar Hoover), James Wainwright (Young Hoover), Michael Parks (Robert F. Kennedy), José Ferrer (Lionel McCoy), Celeste Holm (Florence Hollister). The film was directed by Larry Cohen.

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How long is The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?

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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated PG.

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Is The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover worth watching?

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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Drama, History, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?

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