J. Edgar Hoover
Synopsis
He battled the Kennedys and Martin Luther King, encouraged McCarthy and single-handedly changed the course of history. Hired by F.D.R. to be the director of the FBI, Hoover erected the most sophisticated investigatory agency in the world.
Top Cast
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Treat Williams
J. Edgar Hoover
Rip Torn
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Louise Fletcher
Annie M. Hoover
David Ogden Stiers
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Charles Hallahan
Joseph McCarthy
Art Hindle
John F. Kennedy
Andrew Duggan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Charles Levin
Producer
Robert Alan Browne
Gaston Means
Walker Edmiston
Harry S. Truman
John McLiam
A. Mitchell Palmer
Robert Harper
Clyde Tolson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert L. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert L. Collins
- Original Score
- J. Peter Robinson
- Original Title
- J. Edgar Hoover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks, RLC Productions, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert L. Collins
Robert L. Collins
J. Peter Robinson
Tim Suhrstedt
Patrick Kennedy
Bill Finnegan, Robert L. Collins
Department Leadership Roster
Robert L. Collins
Director
Robert L. Collins
Writer
Robert L. Collins
Producer
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
Tim Suhrstedt
Director of Photography
J. Peter Robinson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About J. Edgar Hoover
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What is J. Edgar Hoover about?
He battled the Kennedys and Martin Luther King, encouraged McCarthy and single-handedly changed the course of history. Hired by F.D.R. to be the director of the FBI, Hoover erected the most sophisticated investigatory agency in the world.
Who directed J. Edgar Hoover?
J. Edgar Hoover was directed by Robert L. Collins.
Who stars in J. Edgar Hoover?
The principal cast of J. Edgar Hoover includes Treat Williams, Rip Torn, Louise Fletcher, David Ogden Stiers, Charles Hallahan.
When was J. Edgar Hoover released and how long is it?
J. Edgar Hoover was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for J. Edgar Hoover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for J. Edgar Hoover was composed by J. Peter Robinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for J. Edgar Hoover?
J. Edgar Hoover holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).