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J. Edgar

History Crime Drama

2011, Movie, 2h 17min

As the face of law enforcement in the United States for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career, and his life.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Nick De Semlyen

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A well acted but unfocused study of one of the 20th century’s most colourful characters.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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Eastwood and DiCaprio have delivered a nuanced story about a man, a mythos, and an institution that relies on the facts rather than the legend.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Nicholas Wennö

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...innerst inne gillar nog Clint Eastwood den fruktade FBI-chefen och ”J Edgar” har blivit en ovanligt lyckad biopic.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter

Critic Jan-Olov Andersson

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Det är imponerande hur Leonardo ”Babyface” DiCaprio så trovärdigt lyckas gestalta och blåsa liv i den tungsinte och lite trista Hoover, både som ung, i DiCaprios egen ålder och med gammelmanssmink.

Read full review at Aftonbladet

Critic Lisa Brygger

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...med klassiske Eastwood-manérer holdes tonen sober og sammenbidt.

Read full review at Cinemazone

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J. Edgar (2011) A film by Clint Eastwood, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover, the man who led the FBI for nearly 50 years. Hoover's dedication to law enforcement was unmatched, but behind closed doors, he held secrets that could have destroyed his image and career. The film explores Hoover's public and private life, from his early years in the Justice Department to his later years as the most powerful man in America. With a star-studded cast, including Judi Dench and Josh Lucas, this biographical drama delves into the enigmatic life of one of the 20th century's most controversial figures.