J. Edgar

2011, USA, 2h 17min
J. Edgar
Language: English
Director: Clint Eastwood
IMDB Rating: J. Edgar (2011) on IMDb

The film directed by the legendary Clint Eastwood tells the life story of another legend, John Edgard Hoover (1895 - 1972), the last director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI), between 1924 and 1935, the first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), between 1935 and 1972. A total of 48 years at the head of the world's most important secret service. 8 presidents of the United States, 3 wars, countless intrigues, behind the scenes, secrets. Leonardo DiCaprio makes one of his major roles in this ultra-ambitious biopic.

5 awards and 17 nominations (2012 Golden Globes for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for Leonardo DiCaprio)