The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
1977 · 1h 52m · Drama, History · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
The files that escaped the shredder have become an incredible motion picture.
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.
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Larry Cohen5.9Smart score
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