J. Edgar Hoover
Originally released in 1987. J. Edgar Hoover is a tv movie/history film. directed by Robert L. Collins.
Starring Treat Williams, Rip Torn, and Louise Fletcher
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 11, 1987
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Treat Williams
as J. Edgar Hoover
Rip Torn
as Lyndon Baines Johnson
Louise Fletcher
as Annie M. Hoover
David Ogden Stiers
as Franklin D. Roosevelt
Charles Hallahan
as Joseph McCarthy
Art Hindle
as John F. Kennedy
Andrew Duggan
as Dwight D. Eisenhower
Charles Levin
as Producer
Robert Alan Browne
as Gaston Means
Walker Edmiston
as Harry S. Truman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Showtime Networks
- RLC Productions
- Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 sophist...
Who directed J. Edgar Hoover?
J. Edgar Hoover was directed by Robert L. Collins.
How long is J. Edgar Hoover?
J. Edgar Hoover has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was J. Edgar Hoover released?
J. Edgar Hoover was released on January 11, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in J. Edgar Hoover?
The main cast of J. Edgar Hoover includes Treat Williams, Rip Torn, Louise Fletcher, David Ogden Stiers, Charles Hallahan.