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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover

Directed by Larry Cohen

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The story of J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI from 1924-1972, following his racket-busting days through his reign under eight US presidents.

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Broderick Crawford

J. Edgar Hoover

James Wainwright

Young Hoover

Robert F. Kennedy

Lionel McCoy

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The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover is about the story of J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI from 1924-1972, following his racket-busting days through his reign under eight US presidents.

Who directed The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover?

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

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