The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) Watch Online Trailer

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.



The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977)
Released: 01 Dec 1977
Runtime: 112 min
Rated: PG
Director: Larry Cohen
Writer(s): Larry Cohen
Actors: Broderick Crawford, James Wainwright, Michael Parks, José Ferrer
IMDB Ratings: 6.4



Plot: The files that escaped the shredder have become an incredible motion picture. From the Kennedys to Martin Luther King. From cab drivers to Congressmen. From housewives to hostesses. He had something on 58 million people. It was all in his files. Now you can see how he used it.