The Curse of Edgar (2013)

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Released:
2013-10-27

Overview:
Based on the bestselling novel by Marc Dugain, this original docudrama weaves unique archival footage within a fictional story and sheds a new light on J. Edgar Hoover. This film reveals the FBI director's battle to retain power from the Kennedy clan. From 1960 and 1963, two ideals of America come face to face and two sets of morals clash. Clyde Tolson, Hoover's right-hand man and secret lover, is the last survivor of this psychological drama. He recounts this intense political period when America's destiny has never been as dependent on one of the most powerful and mysterious figures of the time.

Director:
Marc Dugain

Runtime:
1h 32min

Genre:
TV Movie, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Brian Cox
    as
    Edgar Hoover
  • Anthony Higgins
    as
    Clyde Tolson
  • Keith Hill
    as
    Psychoanalyst
  • Francis Huster
    as
    Narrateur
  • Răzvan Hîncu
    as
    Agent Fisk