Overview

As the face of law enforcement in the United States for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career, and his life.

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Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
7 award nominations, including the Golden Globe for Best Actor: Motion Picture Drama (2011)
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Box office
Grossed $84.6M worldwide, about 2.4 times its $35M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Los Angeles
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Setting
Set in Washington, D.C.
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Music
Music by Clint Eastwood
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Tom Stern
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Details

Director: Clint Eastwood
Writer: Dustin Lance BlackWriter
Status: Released
Release date: November 9, 2011
Original language: English
Budget: $35M
Revenue: $84.6M
Countries: United States of America

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Wintergreen Productions

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