J Edgar

A biographical drama explores the life of J. Edgar Hoover, the first Director of the FBI, showcasing his pursuit of radicals, involvement in the Lindbergh kidnapping investigation, controversial use of blackmail, personal relationships, and eventual destruction of his secrets. J Edgar is a 2011 American English-language Biography Crime movie featuring Leonardo Dicaprio, Naomi Watts, Armie Hammer, Josh Lucas, Judi Dench, Josh Hamilton and Devin Rumer. Imagine Entertainment in association with Malpaso Productions and Wintergreen Productions. were the production houses involved in the project along with executive producer(s) Brian Grazer, Clint Eastwood and Robert Lorenz. J Edgar is written by Dustin Lance Black and directed by Clint Eastwood. Warner Bros. acquired the distribution rights for the film. J Edgar was released on 9th February 2012 and takes a screen time of 137 minutes. The Film was successful at box office. J Edgar was made on a budget of $35 million and it was a super hit at box office gross of $84 million. Cinematography was done by Tom Stern and editing by Joel Cox and Gary D. Roach. The music was composed by Academy Award Oscar winner Clint Eastwood.