The film is adapted from the story of the American FBI legend Edgar Hoover. In 1924, Edgar Hoover, who was only 29 years old, was promoted by the Attorney General to the head of the Bureau of Investigation. Hoover set "to completely eradicate crime" as the goal, and immediately adjusted and reformed the system of the Bureau of Investigation, which was full of loopholes, resigned hundreds of agents in one go, and stipulated that only those who have received university education and have law enforcement experience have the opportunity to get this. Job. Subsequently, he established the FBI Crime Laboratory and renamed the Bureau of Investigation to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In 1950, he also established the famous list of ten most wanted criminals. It is reported that during his tenure, Hoover used illegal methods to collect evidence from opponents and obtained many political powers. Before his death, the rumors that he was a "homosexual plus transvestite" added a bit of legend to the experience of this tough law enforcer.
J. Edgar movie plot
2021-11-30 08:01
Extended Reading
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Westley 2021-11-30 08:01:26
The old makeup is too terrifying to fail, the story is too complicated and scattered, and it is so comprehensive that it lacks bright spots. I wanted to talk too much, but none of them were well done. It was Chuck Bass's stunning glance that made people's eyes bright. ★★★
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Krystina 2022-03-26 09:01:05
Oh! That angry kiss!
J. Edgar quotes
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Congressman: But your agency is already one of the most well-funded in Washington, is it not?
J. Edgar Hoover: Yes, that is true sir, but our car and bank robbery recoveries totaled 6.5 million last year, and our budget is only, well, 2 million. Unlike other departments in Washington, we actually run a profit.
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J. Edgar Hoover: [to his doctor] If you ever denigrate me in front of my staff like that again, I'll have you railroaded out of your profession. You understand?