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J. Edgar

Classification: 15
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  • Genre: Drama
  • Film running length: 136 min
    (excl trailers and advertisements)
  • UK release date: 20/1/2012
  • Directed by: Clint Eastwood
  • Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • Distributor: Warner Bros (ireland)
Rating: +++~-

 
Who´s in it?
Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts
What´s the plot?

Clint Eastwood’s ‘J. Edgar’ is a fascinating portrait of J. Edgar Hoover (Leonardo DiCaprio), the face of American law enforcement for almost 50 years.

The man directly responsible for the F.B.I’s operations and methods still used today, Hoover’s cunning and sheer force of personality kept him in this powerful position under seven different presidents. But behind closed doors, his secrets and double standards could have sent him toppling down at any time.

‘J. Edgar’ also stars Armie Hammer (The Social Network) and Naomi Watts (Dream House).

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Contains infrequent strong language.
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J. Edgar: Average guest rating breakdown:

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Latest customer reviews (from a total of 2 reviews):

If Dicaprio doesnt get an oscar for this he wos robbed

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Reviewer: CHEEKYMELKY
Date: 21/01/2012

 
Great film, great performances especially dicapri, naomi watts and armie hammer. Fascinating even my teenage son thought so and that is saying something (wotever..talk to the hand etc. etc...)

Please please please give leonardo an oscar as I didnt think he was all that as an actor but over the last few years I am a complete convert......he is the pacino of his generation definitely. See this film!
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J. Edgar - A must see!

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Reviewer: Ali H
Date: 20/01/2012

 
Dicaprio is stunning, as is Hammer, film is excellent and I would recommend you see this one for sure. +
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