The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover

Overview

The story of the late J. Edgar Hoover, who was head of the FBI from 1924-1972. The film follows Hoover from his racket-busting days through his reign under eight U.S. presidents.

Release Date

01 December 1977

112 minutes

Director

Main Cast

J. Edgar Hoover
Young Hoover
Robert F. Kennedy
Lionel McCoy
Florence Hollister
Dwight Webb
Clyde Tolson
Carrie DeWitt
Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dave Hindley
Melvin Purvis
Martin Luther King