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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977): Cast & Where to Watch

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) movie poster

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover is a 1977 historical drama directed by Larry Cohen, starring Broderick Crawford as J. Edgar Hoover, Rip Torn and José Ferrer. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Larry Cohen
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Larco Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover About?

The premise of The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover without spoilers.

The film weaves the declassified documents that survived shredding into a narrative, tracing Hoover’s rise from his early racket‑busting efforts to his unprecedented control of the FBI across eight U.S. presidents, and highlighting his controversial tactics and lasting influence on American law enforcement.

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover Themes & Keywords

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  • john f. kennedy assassination
  • first family
  • president
  • the white house washington d.c.
  • psychotronic film
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • j. edgar hoover
  • wiretap
  • watergate
  • washington d.c.
  • tear gas
  • tape recorder
+38 more
  • suicide
  • shooting range
  • senator
  • restaurant
  • reporter
  • racial slur
  • racetrack
  • paranoia
  • oval office
  • office romance
  • nonlinear timeline
  • new job
  • narration
  • murder
  • mother son relationship
  • mob hit
  • loss of brother
  • los angeles california
  • lawyer
  • jail
  • historical event
  • hijacking
  • heart attack
  • haircut
  • gun in mouth
  • government hearing
  • gay slur
  • funeral
  • chicago illinois
  • cabinet officer
  • bird cage
  • bar
  • bachelor
  • arrest
  • airplane
  • 1960s
  • 1950s
  • 1940s
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover

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Cast & crew

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover Cast & Characters

Broderick Crawford leads the cast as J. Edgar Hoover, with Rip Torn as Dwight Webb and José Ferrer as Lionel McCoy. Directed by Larry Cohen; 61 actors are credited in all.

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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover.

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover 1977 trailer
Cars

Cars in The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover

15 cars on screen, including the 1939 Buick Special and the 1933 Cadillac unknown.

All 15 cars
  • 1939 Buick Special in The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover 1939 Buick Special Minor role
  • 1933 Cadillac unknown in The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover 1933 Cadillac unknown Minor role
  • 1928 Ford Model A in The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover 1928 Ford Model A Minor role
  • 1930 Ford Model A in The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover 1930 Ford Model A Minor role
Details

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Ich bin der Boß - Die Geheimakten des J. Edgar H.” and “Ich bin der Boss – Skandal beim FBI”.

Also known as
  • Ich bin der Boß - Die Geheimakten des J. Edgar H.
  • Ich bin der Boss – Skandal beim FBI
  • Prywatne akta Hoovera
  • 胡佛档案
  • 胡佛檔案

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FAQ

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover released?

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover was released on December 1, 1977.

Who directed The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover was directed by Larry Cohen.

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Who is in the cast of The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover stars Broderick Crawford as J. Edgar Hoover, Rip Torn as Dwight Webb and José Ferrer as Lionel McCoy, among 61 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?

In the US, The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

Does The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover have a post-credit scene?

No. The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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