The Curse of Edgar (2013)

The Curse of Edgar (2013)

2013-10-27 France 92 Min. PG-13
7.2 4 votes

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.

Cast

Brian Cox is Edgar Hoover
Edgar Hoover
Anthony Higgins is Clyde Tolson
Clyde Tolson
Keith Hill is Psychoanalyst
Psychoanalyst
Francis Huster is Narrateur
Răzvan Hîncu is Agent Fisk
Agent Fisk
Michael J. Reynolds is Joe Kennedy
Finlay Robertson is Robert Kennedy
Robert Kennedy