The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover(1977)
The files that escaped the shredder have become an incredible motion picture.
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover Synopsis
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.
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) is a drama and history film directed by Larry Cohen, released on December 1, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Broderick Crawford, James Wainwright, Michael Parks and José Ferrer. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Cohen
- Writers:
- Larry Cohen
- Producers:
- Larry Cohen
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Glickman
- Composer:
- Miklós Rózsa
- Production:
- Larco Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) Trailer
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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover Cast & Crew
Main cast
Broderick Crawford
as J. Edgar Hoover
James Wainwright
as Young Hoover
Michael Parks
as Robert F. Kennedy
José Ferrer
as Lionel McCoy
Celeste Holm
as Florence Hollister
Rip Torn
as Dwight Webb
Dan Dailey
as Clyde Tolson
Ronee Blakley
as Carrie DeWitt
Howard Da Silva
as Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Marley
as Dave Hindley
Michael Sacks
as Melvin Purvis
Raymond St. Jacques
as Martin Luther King
Key crew
Directed by Larry Cohen, written by Larry Cohen, produced by Larry Cohen.
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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover online?
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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?
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The main cast of The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) includes Broderick Crawford, James Wainwright, Michael Parks, José Ferrer and Celeste Holm. The film was directed by Larry Cohen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover released?
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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover was released on December 1, 1977 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover worth watching?
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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?
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