The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
“The files that escaped the shredder have become an incredible motion picture.”
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.
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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover 1977 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-16
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Broderick Crawford
J. Edgar Hoover
James Wainwright
Young Hoover
Michael Parks
Robert F. Kennedy
José Ferrer
Lionel McCoy
Celeste Holm
Florence Hollister
Rip Torn
Dwight Webb
Dan Dailey
Clyde Tolson
Ronee Blakley
Carrie DeWitt
Howard Da Silva
Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Marley
Dave Hindley
Michael Sacks
Melvin Purvis
Raymond St. Jacques
Martin Luther King
June Havoc
Hoover's Mother
Lloyd Nolan
Attorney General Harlan Stone
Andrew Duggan
Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson
Jack Cassidy
Damon Runyon
George Plimpton
Quentin Reynolds
Lloyd Gough
Walter Winchell
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 2, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Larco Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen
Miklós Rózsa
Barry Abrams, Mark Zavad, Paul Glickman
Chris Lebenzon
Larry Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Cohen
Director
Larry Cohen
Writer
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Paul Glickman
Director of Photography
Larry Cohen
Producer
Cathy Davis
Production Design
Lewis Freedman
Costume Design
Carolyn Loewenstein
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
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What is The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover about?
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.
Who directed The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover was directed by Larry Cohen.
Who stars in The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?
The principal cast of The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover includes Broderick Crawford, James Wainwright, Michael Parks, José Ferrer, Celeste Holm.
When was The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover released and how long is it?
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).