The Secret File on J. Edgar Hoover(1993)
The Secret File on J. Edgar Hoover Synopsis
For nearly 50 years, FBI director J. Edgar Hoover amassed secret files on America's most prominent figures, files he used to smear and control presidents and politicians. Frontline reveals how Hoover's own secret life left him open to blackmail by the Mafia and offers a startling new explanation why the FBI allowed the mob to operate unchallenged for over two decades. The American Mafia, it is asserted, had damaging evidence about Hoover's sex life and they knew about his homosexuality.
The Secret File on J. Edgar Hoover (1993) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by William Cran, released on November 2, 1993 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Walter Mondale, G. Gordon Liddy, Cartha DeLoach and Richard Gid Powers. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- William Cran
- Status:
- Released
The Secret File on J. Edgar Hoover Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Mondale
as Self
G. Gordon Liddy
as Self
- Cartha DeLoach
Cartha DeLoach
as Self - Former FBI Asst. Director
- Richard Gid Powers
Richard Gid Powers
as Self
- Hank Messick
Hank Messick
as Self
Key crew
Directed by William Cran.
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The Secret File on J. Edgar Hoover Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of The Secret File on J. Edgar Hoover (1993) includes Walter Mondale, G. Gordon Liddy, Cartha DeLoach, Richard Gid Powers and Hank Messick. The film was directed by William Cran. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Secret File on J. Edgar Hoover was released on November 2, 1993 and runs for 57m.
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