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The Curse of Edgar

2013 • 1h32m TV Movie, Drama

Rating

7.2/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Marc Dugain

Screenplay

Marc Dugain

Cast

Brian Cox

Anthony Higgins

Keith Hill

Release date

10/27/2013

Status

Released

Origin country

FR

Vote count

4